Double Spout Bottle Item Number: 2990/91 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Terracotta double spout bottle with globular body and polychrome slip decoration. The base is orange-brown and the body is decorated with closely packed crayfish and small fish in dark red, orange, tan off-white and mauve on a black ground. The two spouts are centred opposite each other on top of the body and there is a wide strap handle between them. The spouts and handle are dark red, and they taper towards the open ends. The spouts are chipped around the openings and there are cuts around each, close to the strap handle.
History Of Use
The cuts on the spouts near the handle are for cord attachment of stoppers.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 101 BCE and 400
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Nasca
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 101 BCE and 400
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0091