tlatollotl:Cylinder vaseMayaLate Classic Period, A.D. 600–800Object Place: El Petén, GuatemalaThe pa
tlatollotl:Cylinder vaseMayaLate Classic Period, A.D. 600–800Object Place: El Petén, GuatemalaThe painted scene depicts a man preparing for a ritual performance. He looks into a mirror held by a standing attendant while a kneeling attendant applies red paint to his buttocks. Two women hold performance objects, including what may be a small rattle and a mask depicting an aged male face. Hieroglyphic texts include the Primary Standard Sequence painted around the vase’s rim and short phrases painted within the scene that record the activity and name the participants.A Maya lord prepares to perform as an old god; a noble lady holds his dance mask. The lord gazes into a mirror held by an attendant while his body is painted in preparation for the performance.MFA -- source link