Cup
MOA: University of British Columbia
2990/145
Kero with two panels of painted geometrical designs: double headed beings (insect or bird) on dark brown-red, orange, gray black and cream. Modelled manufacture; burnished surface. No paint on flat base. Restored.
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Narrative
Transitional to Ica-Chincha Confederation style.
- Type of Item cup
- Culture Wari
- Material clay, paint, adhesive
- Measurements height 11.4 cm, diameter 9.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer
- Made in Peru
- Creation Date between 800 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 2990/0145