Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents a scene of sexual union between an ancestor and a woman ML004393

This sculptural ceramic bottle depicts a scene of sexual union between an ancestor and a woman who could represent the earth. The ancestor wears an elaborate headdress and ear ornaments that indicate high status. The union happens under a roofed structure supported by four columns. Four priestesses surround the couple and hold the posts with their hands. (UH) En esta botella escultórica de cerámica se representa una escena de unión sexual entre un ancestro y una mujer que podría representar a la tierra. El ancestro viste tocado de cabeza elaborado, y orejeras que indican su alto estatus. La unión sucede bajo una estructura techada sostenida por cuatro postes. Cuatro sacerdotisas rodean a la pareja sostienen los postes con sus manos. (UH)