Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/195

Grey-brown double spout molded bottle with flat base. Red-brown bird head in blind spout with two dotted circles at level of bridge handle and a prominent nose. Geometrical incised panel with arched top contains a vencejo (bird) above, two "eye of god" motifs and two vertical plumage bands below. Burnished surface. Breakage repaired.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, adhesive, paint
  • Measurements height 14.9 cm, width 14.1 cm, depth 14.4 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 fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0195