Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/174

Modified hemispherical molded bowl with flattened base. 2.2 cm wide exterior rim band design, with six geometric spiral, diagonal-step, reverse-repeat motifs; four square motifs in field below. Yellow-brown paint in the interior body and sides, yellow, black, red-brown and dark green on rim band and squares.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 6.3 cm, diameter 16.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ocucaje

  • 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 2990/0174