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Woman and man copulating

Room E1, Vitrine E5


Ceramic
Mochica
Peruvian Northern Coast
Florescent Epoch (1 AD – 800 AD)
ML004220, ML004223, ML004236

A man and woman copulate, partially covered by a blanket which leaves only their heads and genitals uncovered. The blanket is decorated with squares containing crosses, the universal symbol of engagement and connection.