Owl, whistling effigy bottle with tubular stirrup, slightly conical spout and rounded rim. Ceremonial black ware with diagonal and vertical incised bands with grey-brown slip on wings and tail. Unbroken.

• Narrative

  Early Moche; Moche I. Formative period, Vicus influenced.

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• Type of Item bottle
• Culture Moche
• Material clay, paint
• Measurements height 19.1 cm, width 11.4 cm, depth 17.3 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Piura

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• Creation Date between 601 BCE and 201 BCE
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition good
• Accession Number 2990/0019