Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/125

Flaring gambrel bowl, red slipped with negative dot decor in 7.62 cm gap. Representation of three fox figures facing right, "eye of god" motif between legs, reed stamp circled in background. Red pigment, black and cream residue. Burnished surface. Broken and repaired.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint, adhesive
  • Measurements height 4.9 cm, diameter 16.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Teojate

  • Creation Date between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
  • 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 2990/0125