Vessel

MOA: University of British Columbia

3150/6

Clay ram. Torso rests on ground, with no evidence of legs. Small tail curves down above rump. Neck is short and thick, a small head with narrow snout emerging. Large horns curve onto cheeks and eyes protrude slightly. At top centre of back is a hole with short neck and rounded rim leading into the hollow centre of the vessel. Body is painted a dark red at the midpoint over a base colour of brown.


  • Type of Item vessel
  • Culture Peruvian
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 17.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Zbigniew Adam Szybinski
  • Received from Zbigniew Adam Szybinski

  • Made in Cuzco

  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1950
  • Ownership Date before February 24, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on February 24, 2016

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3150/0006