Fragment: Whistle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/242

Whistle spout fragment. Blackware, traces of cinnabar. Flanged spout lip with monkey holding fruit form containing a whistle. From double flask, strap handle bottle. Incomplete.


  • Type of Item whistle
  • Culture Chincha
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 7.0 cm, width 5.5 cm, depth 4.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Chincha

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • 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 2990/0242