Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/187

Compressed ovoid molded brown-gray bottle with rounded base and horizontal bridge handle connecting tubular spout with a possible zoomorphic design with an incised hole. Design of a geometrical feline "mask" with mouth occupying entire width, no motifs below. Band of twined fret over top, passing between spouts. Well preserved red-brown, brown and dark brown paint. Broken and repaired.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, adhesive, paint
  • Measurements height 12.2 cm, width 14.6 cm, depth 14.6 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 2990/0187