Dish Item Number: 2862/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small brass offering dish, used to pour chicha. In its centre stands a small brass bull, attached by a pin protruding out of the centre of the dish. An incised star-like pattern decorates the inside of the bowl around the bull. The figures of angels are attached to either side of the bowl on the exterior, serving as handles. Around one is tied small pieces of yard in purple, red and brown.
Item History
- Made in Peru
- Owned by Anthony A. Shelton before February 9, 2011
- Received from Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source) on February 9, 2011
What
- Name
- Dish
- Identification Number
- 2862/9
- Type of Item
- dish
- Material
- brass metal and wool fibre ?
- Overall
- height 3.1 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 8.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Quechua
- Previous Owner
- Anthony A. Shelton
- Received from
- Anthony A. Shelton (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Director's Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 9, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on February 9, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2862/0009