Partially ellipsoidal brown-grey molded bottle with a slight rounded base. Incised decoration of strings of reed stamp circles in brow, divided by three triple bands of interlocking “S” bands below mouth, with dotted triangular spaces. Narrow stylized forelegs at sides. Horizontal bridge handle connects the tubular spout with a bird design. Well preserved red-brown paint and traces of cream residue. Burnished surface. Breakage repaired.

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• Type of Item bottle
• Culture Paracas
• Material clay, paint, adhesive
• Measurements height 16.0 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 18.3 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Teojate

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• 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

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition poor
• Accession Number 2990/0186