Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/20

Grey-brown stirrup spout human effigy bottle with flat base and polished surface. Seated male is holding a thin leash with right hand and has a monkey seated on his back with arms on his head. Feet in relief on base. Broken and restored.

  • Narrative

    Early Moche; Moche I


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 17.9 cm, width 10.8 cm, depth 16.8 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Piura

  • 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

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2990/0020