The vessel shows several bands of motifs. In the second band, stepped patterns are painted on, so-called xicalcoluihqui. In central Mexico and in the Maya region, these symbolise nobility and precious objects. The white circles underneath could represent shells or down feathers. A little further down, stair-like patterns can be seen again. They may have the same meaning as the xicalcoluihqui from the top motif band. White feathers with red tips are shown in the lower section. They are also associated with precious objects. A. Nicklisch 2003