Vessel

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/3

Small bird-shaped vessel. The bowl is formed out of the bird's body with its head, wings and tail feathers protruding at the sides. The right side faintly shows the original painted design. The vessel is raised on three triangular supports.


  • Type of Item vessel
  • Culture Nicoya
  • Material paint, clay
  • Measurements height 9.4 cm, width 10.4 cm, depth 13.8 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer, Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson
  • Received from Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson

  • Made in Costa Rica

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before 2012, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3157/0003