Jug

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/117

Vertically compressed ovoid jug with single short wide spout and brown-red slip. Undecorated. Burnished surface; moulded technique. Breakage repaired.


  • Type of Item jug
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, adhesive, paint
  • Measurements height 19.9 cm, width 18.2 cm, depth 12.5 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Teojate

  • Creation Date between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0117