Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/218

Cream slipped and modeled kero with flat base. Band of cream painted geometric motifs on red-brown above: triangles, squares, stepped designs divided by two horizontal lines and ā€œVā€ motif. In the bottom area there are four profile seated felines with head oriented to the right in relief. Slightly burnished in top area. Complete.


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Wari
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 14.0 cm, diameter 9.4 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Aucallama

  • Creation Date between 800 and 1200
  • 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 2990/0218