Amuletic Brooch English (Artist) 13th century (Medieval) The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Question Which descriptive statement about cultural function applies to this image? (1 point) 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. 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.
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The correct descriptive statement about the cultural function of the Amuletic Brooch from 13th century England 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."
This response accurately reflects the cultural and spiritual significance of amuletic objects during this time in medieval England, emphasizing their use in personal devotion and prayer.
