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Pot in shape of seated man, from high-ranking Zapotec graveThis pot would have been one of the grave goods in the underground, temple-topped tomb of a high-ranking person in the ancient city of Santa Ines. It contained offerings or incense. It represents an ancestor of the deceased, shown as a god. This pot is in the form of a seated, elaborately dressed male figure, with a cylindrical container extending from its back. While some of these pots showed recognisable gods, this one may instead represent an ancestor, portrayed as a god. Zapotec society was highly stratified, and the ruling class governed on the basis of having come from ancient aristocratic families and being connected with the gods. These pots emphasised that aspect of the deceased. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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