Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/556

Molded grey-brown single spout bottle with ovoid form and flaring rim. Neck ring with five incised “eye of god” motif panels. Traces of orange-red and cream paints. Breakage repaired.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 19.3 cm, diameter 16.7 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Teojate

  • Creation Date between 901 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 2990/0556