Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/135

Similar modified kero form, terracotta style with brown-red, cream & dark brown colours. Geometrical painted decoration: brown-red and brown branching with cream border, similar decor on interior rim. Spiral design on dark brown on flat base.

  • Narrative

    Probably Post-Tiahuanaco or Late Tiahuanaco style.


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Tiahuanaco
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 16.8 cm, diameter 8.1 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Puno

  • Creation Date between 600 and 1000
  • 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 2990/0135