An ancient artist crafted a

grass basket for grain
storage. Woven into the
surface is an image of the
cultural god of the harvest.
Which statement best
describes the purpose of this
basket?
This basket is purely a
functional storage
container for dry goods
such as grain or roots
and vegetables.
This basket can be
modified with straps to
carry along on
extended trips.
This functional
container is also
beautiful to look at,
and reminds the user
be grateful for the
harvest.
The decorations on
this basket actually
distract from the
basket’s main
purpose: rice grain
storage.

1 answer

The statement that best describes the purpose of this basket is:

"This functional container is also beautiful to look at, and reminds the user to be grateful for the harvest."

This acknowledges both the practical aspect of the basket as a storage container and the significance of the decorative element that reflects cultural beliefs and values.