Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/156

Model stirrup spout bottle with a slightly concave base, flaring body and rim. Traces of gray paint forming vertical lines on body. Modelled manufacture. Broken and repaired.

  • Narrative

    From a Chau Valley grave lot.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, adhesive, paint
  • Measurements height 7.6 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 6.3 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • 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 poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0156