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Feature
A medallion shows an African slave kneeling with chains around his wrists and ankles.
Anti-Slavery Medallion
Josiah Wedgewood (English, 1730-1795)
England
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.