Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/129

Red slipped bowl with smoothed surface. Geometrical incised designs, representation of two feline masks with panel of diagonal stepped lines between and negative dots. Red and yellow pigments and white residue. Negative dot decoration in gap. Breakage repaired.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint, adhesive
  • Measurements height 8.5 cm, diameter 16.2 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 poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0129