Question

A relief sculpture of an Egyptian woman with her hands on a man's shoulders. The man is embracing another man.
Which of the following is not true of the sculpture above?
a.
The intertwined plants below the throne symbolize Khafre’s rule of both Upper and Lower Egypt.
b.
The man’s head is held by Horus, the falcon god, which is a display of protection.
c.
The lions form the throne’s legs, symbolizing strength and power.
d.
The sculpture was never completed, but the reason is unknown.

Answer 1

d.

The other statements are correct for the famous seated statue of Khafre: the throne shows intertwined lotus and papyrus (Upper/Lower Egypt unity), a falcon (Horus) shelters the king’s head as protection, and lion legs on the throne symbolize strength. The sculpture is a finished work (not an unfinished piece).