Title
Maya site of Yaxchilan, Mexico
Caption
This shows the ruler / Bird Jaguar / standing over a cative noble who / judging by the beaded droplets on his nose and cheek / has already let blood. When his heir / Shield Jaguar 11 was born eight days later / Bird Jaguar and one of his other wives performed ritual bloodletting in celebration.
Date
8th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_215
License type
Rights managed
Available size
51.6Mb (2.8Mb) / 14.7in x 13.7in / 4400 x 4100 (300dpi)