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Artifact

Stirrup-Spout Bottle

Description

  • Clay bottle
  • Spout shape resembles a riding saddle stirrup, giving the object its name.
  • Mottled dark brown and black in colour which is the result of the vessel being fired at a low temperature and unevenly exposed to air.
  • Decorated with a low-relief, radiating pattern.

History of Use

  • This type of vessel was used by Peruvians either to carry water or for ritual use. 

Background Information

Map Location

Latitude: 4° 34' 43.025" S
Longitude: 81° 16' 20.95" W

Date

Pre-Columbian (AD 900-1492)

Dimensions

inches
Length:
6.0
Width:
6.0
Height:
8.5

Events, Places, People

  • Charles Wallen
  • Peru

Originating Location

South America›Peru

Subject

  • Front side of dark brown stirrup-spout bottle. Decorated with a low-relief, radiating pattern.
  • Front side of dark brown stirrup-spout bottle. Decorated with a low-relief, radiating pattern.
  • Close-up view of the stirrup-shaped spout.
  • Top view of the dark brown stirrup-spout bottle. Decorated with a low-relief, radiating pattern.

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