Question

Q. With reference to the Indus valley civilisation, which of the following statements is are correct about Cire Perdue technology?

Select the correct statement from the options given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D None of the above

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. Using this technology, metals were used to make statues.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The Statue of the Mother goddess and the bearded priests were made of terracotta (baked clay).

Note: Bronze sculptures in Harappan Civilization were made of “Lost wax techniques”. Cire Perdue” is another name of the “Lost sax technique. Under this technique, at first, was figures are carved with a coating of clay and allowed to dry. Then it is heated and the molten wax is removed through a drain hole at the bottom. The hollow mould is then filled with Bronze. Once the metal is cooled, the clay is removed.