Virú Culture Sculptural Bottles
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Virú Culture Sculptural Bottles

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These Virú culture sculptural bottles (1250 BC–1 AD) depict intimate scenes of a couple in sexual union. One vessel shows vaginal intercourse, the other anal penetration. The man wears face paint and cross-like symbols on his headdress, indicating possible ritualistic or symbolic significance. These artifacts reflect the Virú’s exploration of human relationships and cultural attitudes towards sexuality.