Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/527

Feline head cup with straight sides and rounded rim. Terracotta with red-brown band on outer rim with cream ā€œSā€ decoration in horizontal position. Feline head in relief, with rounded ears on rounded base. Modeled and molded technique.


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Wari
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 7.7 cm, diameter 8.2 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Chancay

  • Creation Date between 800 and 1200
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0527