Jar

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/499

Terracotta modeled head jar with flat base and incurved rim. Fanged deity faces with incised spirals on cheeks and serpent ear drops. Traces of cream and red-brown residue. Broken and restored.


  • Type of Item jar
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 13.3 cm, width 14.7 cm, depth 12.3 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 poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0499