Question

The Priest-King figure from the Indus Valley Civilization was made of which material?

• A. Steatite
• B. Bronze
• C. Terracotta
• D. Sandstone

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Steatite

Stone Sculptures of the Indus Valley Civilization Priest-King This sculpture is carved from steatite and is believed to depict a priest or nobleman. The figure is draped in a shawl that passes under the right arm and covers the left shoulder, adorned with trefoil patterns. The sculpture features a short, neatly trimmed mustache, a short beard, and whiskers. The hair is parted in the middle, with a plain-woven fillet encircling the head. Additionally, an armlet on the right arm and small holes around the neck suggest the presence of a necklace.