Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/6

Miniature hemispherical brown steatite cup. Polish technique on surface. Unbroken, well preserved.


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Chavin
  • Material steatite stone
  • Measurements height 2.4 cm, diameter 3.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ancash

  • Creation Date between 901 BCE and 601 BCE
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0006