Brown-red clay vessel in the shape of an animal. Animal has two rounded ears, wide nose, parted lips, a short tail and four legs. Legs at the front are folded underneath the body and the two back legs are bent. Entire body of animal covered in spots. Spots and legs are done in high relief. Round spout on top of animal, in the centre of the vessel. Flat loop handle extending from back of animal to back of round spout. Base of vessel is slightly rounded.

• Narrative

  The donor was born in Peru. While she was living in Peru a friend gave her this pottery (3359/1-4). When she moved to Canada in the '70s she brought the pieces with her.

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• Type of Item vessel
• Culture Andes
• Material clay
• Measurements height 10.8 cm, width 13.4 cm, depth 6.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Dora Fidler
• Received from Dora Fidler

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• Made in Peru

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• Creation Date before 1500
• Ownership Date before April 30, 2019
• Acquisition Date on April 30, 2019

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition poor
• Accession Number 3359/0004