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.

  • 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