Pot

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/6

Small Nasca style contemporary stirrup spout jar. Vessel is cylindrical with curved bottom. Top is enclosed and has a stirrup shaped handle consisting of a narrow spout at back, human-like head at front, and wide, curved bridge connecting the two. The head has a painted face with protruding nose and a small hole at the top of the head. The body is decorated with repeated creature design. The front depicts the figures arms.


  • Type of Item pot
  • Culture Peruvian
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 13.1 cm, diameter 9.5 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 Peru

  • Creation Date during 1900
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before 2012, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3157/0006