Question

Q. The famous bearded priest image obtained from the Mohenjodaro is made of up which of the following material?

• A. Lapis lazuli
• B. Carnelian
• C. Steatite
• D. Terracotta

Answer 1

The correct option is C Steatite

Explanation:

Seated male sculpture or "Priest-King" from Mohenjo-Daro is made of steatite. It has the following other features:

• The fillet headband with circular inlay ornament on the forehead and on the right upper arm.
• The hair is carefully combed towards the back of the head and absence of bun.
• The holes beneath the ears signify that a necklace or other head ornament was attached to the sculpture.
• The left shoulder is covered with a trefoil decorated cloak.
• Eyes are deeply incised and may have held inlay.
• It has a shaved upper lip and a short combed beard frames the face.
• A large crack in the face as a result of weathering or due to the original firing of this object.