Vessel

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/150

Anthropomorphic jug, terracotta with cream slip and fugitive black. Face with dark brown, cream and brown-red geometrical markings, white ear drops, prominent nose, espingo seeds held in hands and coca bag on left side of the back. Modelled manufacture; burnished surface.


  • Type of Item vessel
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 17.6 cm, width 11.6 cm, depth 10.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 800
  • 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 2990/0150