Jar

MOA: University of British Columbia

3177/5

Peruvian pot. Orange clay jug takes the shape of a kneeling man, with a large protruding nose in a wide face, with a pointed chin and prominent teeth. His hands grip a tool or instrument held on an angle against his torso. His large hat is also the neck of a jar. At back the figure leans against a textured stool or rock. The jar is painted a light orange.


  • Type of Item jar
  • Culture Andes
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 14.7 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 13.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Monica Gewurz
  • Received from Monica Gewurz

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before June 10, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on June 10, 2016

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3177/0005