Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/400

Miniature human effigy bottle with flat base, tubular spout and bridge handle. Open spout with strap handle to head. Vertically banded face, body incised on vessel with arms raised, rattle in right hand, and darts near left. Small similar figure incised at back. Traces of red and yellow paints. Unbroken.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, width 4.0 cm, depth 3.6 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 good
  • Accession Number 2990/0400