Jarlet

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/488

Miniature polychrome jar with polished surface, globular rim and body, and flat base. Two small lugs for suspension, two hawk heads in panels on each side of rim separated by small spotted birds. Plumed feline-headed serpents with hawk tail below. Dark red-brown, light brown, cream, grey, black and orange-brown background. Lower part of body is black. Breakage repaired.


  • Type of Item jarlet
  • Culture Wari
  • Material clay, adhesive, paint
  • Measurements height 7.6 cm, diameter 6.6 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 800 and 1200
  • 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 2990/0488