Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/136

Brown-red slipped hemispherical bowl with incised designs of two feline masks with “XOX” geometric panel between them, on red and white. Traces of red, white & brown paints. Red slip interior. Partially burnished surface. Broken and repaired.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint, adhesive
  • Measurements height 6.9 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 poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0136