What is a chryselephantine statue?

One made with gold and ivory.

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  1. One made with gold and ivory ✔
  2. One made of clay
  3. One made of glass

Why: Precious materials like gold and ivory were used in chryselephantine statues, such as the Statue of Zeus.

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Answer: One made with gold and ivory. Precious materials like gold and ivory were used in chryselephantine statues, such as the Statue of Zeus.

  1. Sculpture en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sculpture
    sometimes in larger ones, as in chryselephantine statues
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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