Cup

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/872

Miniature cup with cylindrical shape, flat base and straight rim. Dark brown ground with dark red-brown and orange-brown bands, divided by thin cream lines. Slightly chipped.


  • Type of Item cup
  • Culture Nasca
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 5.6 cm, diameter 2.4 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Ica

  • Creation Date between 500 and 700
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0872