A metal arm band with several round medallions is shown. The medallions contain relief carvings of different scenes.
Amuletic Armband with Holy Rider, Saints, and Magical Symbols
Byzantine
6th-7th century
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Which descriptive statement about cultural function applies to this image?
(1 point)
Responses
A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process.
A set of containers was used by Egyptians to protect internal organs during the mummification process.
Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music.
Tubular in shape, this long object was used in a Mexican culture as a way to make music.
This British artifact promoted an anti-slavery message.
This British artifact promoted an anti-slavery message.
This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion.
This artifact was used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg while in battle. The elaborate decoration near the top shows the face of a lion.
Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.
Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.
Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.
The correct answer is: Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.
The question asks for the descriptive statement about the cultural function of the image. To answer this question, we need to analyze the given information about the artifact and determine its cultural function.
The image is described as an amuletic armband with holy rider, saints, and magical symbols. It is from the Byzantine period, specifically the 6th-7th century, and is currently housed at The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Based on this information, we can eliminate the first two responses since they mention Egyptian and Mexican cultures, which are not relevant to the given artifact.
The third response mentions a British artifact promoting an anti-slavery message, which is not applicable to the image of the metal armband.
The fourth response describes an artifact used by Greek soldiers for protection of the lower leg, but this does not match the given description of an armband with medallions.
The only response that aligns with the given description is the fifth option: Medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes. This aligns with the description of the medallions on the armband containing relief carvings of different scenes, including religious and magical symbols.
Therefore, the correct descriptive statement about the cultural function of this image is that the medallions on this artifact show Christian, Jewish, and pagan pictures that were used for magic and medicinal purposes.