Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/185

Slightly flaring deep grey-brown molded bowl. Design of an incised band of stepped rectangles divided by vertical bands in the exterior. Well preserved red-brown, brown, yellow, dark green and black paints. Traces of brown-red paint in rim. Burnished surface. Broken and repaired.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint, adhesive
  • Measurements height 8.6 cm, diameter 17.2 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 2990/0185