Amulet Item Number: 3150/8 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small alabaster farm scene, with a collection of buildings in various heights surrounding a central square. Many have a roof, while others are flat with circular or hatched decorations. On one side is a line of four cattle facing outwards, each showing front legs, horns, small carved eyes, and broad backs. Remnants of dark orange pigment can be seen in the cracks of the buildings and cattle. Underside is unmarked.
Item History
- Made in Arequipa, Peru between 1900 and 1950
- Owned by Zbigniew Adam Szybinski before February 24, 2016
- Received from Zbigniew Adam Szybinski (Donor) on February 24, 2016
What
- Name
- Amulet
- Identification Number
- 3150/8
- Type of Item
- amulet
- Material
- alabaster stone
- Overall
- height 3.0 cm, width 8.0 cm, depth 5.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Zbigniew Adam Szybinski
- Received from
- Zbigniew Adam Szybinski (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Arequipa, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1900 and 1950
- Ownership Date
- before February 24, 2016
- Acquisition Date
- on February 24, 2016
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3150/0008