Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/388

Black zoomorphic single spout polished bottle with strap handle and slight flat base. Iguana motif in high relief is wearing a four-pointed Wari style hat and has circular incised designs in legs. Modeled and molded manufacture. Unbroken.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Wari
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 15.5 cm, width 10.2 cm, depth 18.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 600 and 700
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0388