A gold pin in the shape of an A is embellished with letters and semiprecious stones.
Amuletic Brooch
English (Artist)
13th century (Medieval)
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
Which descriptive statement about cultural function applies to this image?
(1 point)
Responses
This simple yet elegant artifact was used in ritual Japanese tea ceremonies.
This simple yet elegant artifact was used in ritual Japanese tea ceremonies.
Inscribed with letters that read “Thou art mighty forever, oh Lord,” this small English artifact would be used by the wearer during a private prayer or devotion.
Inscribed with letters that read “Thou art mighty forever, oh Lord,” this small English artifact would be used by the wearer during a private prayer or devotion.
Likely used in rituals to drive out demons, the surface of this eighteenth century Tibetan artifact is richly adorned with images of the ruin of evil spirits.
Likely used in rituals to drive out demons, the surface of this eighteenth century Tibetan artifact is richly adorned with images of the ruin of evil spirits.
This carving of a vulture sitting atop a scowling figure was likely used by a shaman (an intermediary between the physical and spiritual world) in Columbian rituals.
This statement does not apply to the image provided in the question.
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I apologize for the confusion. Based on the description provided, the correct descriptive statement about the cultural function of this image is:
"Inscribed with letters that read 'Thou art mighty forever, oh Lord,' this small English artifact would be used by the wearer during a private prayer or devotion."
To determine the correct answer to the question, we need to analyze the information provided about the artifact. The artifact is described as a gold pin in the shape of an A, embellished with letters and semiprecious stones. It is identified as an "Amuletic Brooch" and is said to be of English origin from the 13th century. It is housed at The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
The three options given as responses describe different cultural functions that could apply to the artifact. Let's evaluate each option based on the information provided:
1. "This simple yet elegant artifact was used in ritual Japanese tea ceremonies."
This statement does not align with the provided information about the artifact's origin (English, 13th century) and its description (a gold pin with letters and semiprecious stones). Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
2. "Inscribed with letters that read 'Thou art mighty forever, oh Lord,' this small English artifact would be used by the wearer during a private prayer or devotion."
This statement connects directly with the description of the artifact. The fact that it is inscribed with a religious message suggests that it was used for personal prayer or devotion. It also matches the origin and characteristics of the artifact being English and a small brooch. This option seems to be a valid descriptive statement about the cultural function of the artifact.
3. "Likely used in rituals to drive out demons, the surface of this eighteenth century Tibetan artifact is richly adorned with images of the ruin of evil spirits."
This statement does not align with the provided information about the artifact's origin (English, 13th century) and its description (a gold pin with letters and semiprecious stones). Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
4. "This carving of a vulture sitting atop a scowling figure was likely used by a shaman (an intermediary between the physical and spiritual world) in Columbian rituals."
This statement does not align with the provided information about the artifact's description (a gold pin in the shape of an A, embellished with letters and semiprecious stones). Therefore, this option can be eliminated.
Based on the information provided, it can be concluded that the correct descriptive statement about the cultural function of this image is: "Inscribed with letters that read 'Thou art mighty forever, oh Lord,' this small English artifact would be used by the wearer during a private prayer or devotion."