Question

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?
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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.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

This statement does not apply to the image provided in the question.

Answer 3

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."