Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/237

Compressed ovoid molded bottle with a rounded base. Bird head in blind spout, painted in orange-red; negative spots on body, many ovals. Burnished surface. Breakage partially repaired.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Paracas
  • Material adhesive, clay, paint
  • Measurements height 14.0 cm, width 17.9 cm, depth 18.1 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 poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0237