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Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/27 a-b

Terracotta cream-grey fish form container. Opening on back (lid is part b). Burnished surface. Circular and perforated eyes in high relief. Incised nostrils and mouth. Two pectoral and two anal fins. One small hole close to right eye and the other close to caudal fin. Unpainted belly. Rectangular cream-grey lid (includes dorsal fin) fits over aperture on back with holes for binding in place. Complete.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 5.6 cm, width 13.7 cm, depth 5.7 cm (part a) height 2.1 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 3.8 cm (part b)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in Piura
  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • 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 2990/0027 a-b

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