tlama (MH779v)

This black-line drawing of the simplex glyph for the occupation of tlama (“physican” or “healer”) is attested here as a man’s name. The glyph shows a frontal view of what may be a rectangular woven container (such as a petlacalli). Sitting on top of this container is what may be a ceramic jug in a profile view with the handle on the right side. On each side of this pitcher is a round-bottomed bowl (such as a gourd xicalli). On the front of each of these bowls in a simple design, perhaps something like that on the bowl of octli. Thus, the glyph seems to present a medical kit that a doctor would use to treat patients.