Bottle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/716

Double spout black bottle with strap handle. Flat capped top, sides sloping to sharp gambrel and hemispherical base. Polished surface; mold-made ceramic. Broken, partially repaired.

  • Narrative

    Visible interior evidence of Chongos ceramic technology.


  • Type of Item bottle
  • Culture Paracas, Nasca
  • Material clay, adhesive, paint
  • Measurements height 17.6 cm, width 18.9 cm, depth 16.7 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ica

  • Creation Date between 101 BCE and 200
  • 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 2990/0716