Question

Several votives of men standing with their hands folded in front of them. They have bulging eyes.
Which of the following is not true of the votive figures above?
a.
The votives were carved out of limestone.
b.
They had religious significance, and were most likely dedicated to the gods.
c.
Their bulging eyes show their openness and attentiveness to the gods.
d.
In their day, the votives’ bulging eyes were most likely inlaid with small jewels.

Answer 1

a.

The Tell Asmar (Sumerian) votive figures are carved from gypsum (alabaster) with inlaid shell, lapis/black stone, and bitumen for the eyes — not primarily limestone. The other statements (religious dedication, symbolism of attentive/bulging eyes, and inlaid eyes with jewels) are correct.