Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/365

Small modeled cup with oval form and rounded base. Abstract painted representation of “pampas cat” agricultural deity with fruit tabs. Black on painted cream ground. Broken and repaired.


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material adhesive, clay, paint
  • Measurements height 7.9 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 4.7 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Nasca

  • Creation Date between 400 and 500
  • 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 2990/0365