What does the Statue of Liberty carry in her left hand?
Correct answer: A tabula ansata
Timoteo
But what is a tabula ansata?
I'm glad you asked.
A tabula ansata or tabella ansata (Latin for tablet with handles, plural tabulae ansatae or tabellae ansatae) is a tablet with dovetail handles. It was a favorite form for votive tablets in Imperial Rome.
luckycatfay
Timoteo, glad that one's cleared up thanks.
:(Nancy E):
Timoteo, thank you for the information. Sometimes these explanations leave out the most important facts.
Uninitialized
if a torch was an option, I would've gotten it wrong because I can't differentiate between left right quickly haha
Fun guy
didn't know about the chains: cool.
Player en_846
a fan, yeahhh.. an electric fan, and it's plugged in too. The extention cord goes to Ellis Island, yeah, that's what happened.
Player #13023389
I've been there 30 years ago and walked up all those stairs to the crown! Debby
Tonyjem71
For those that didnt know... we have the 2nd version of the Statue on display. There was a 1st version and they were NOT happy with the image of it.
I'll let u research it.
Player #28039290
I guess I did not pay attention in school I just found out they gave that statue as a gift because slavery had ended i thank god for that that was a blessing and she stand beautiful
Debbie
Timoteo, Thank you!
Beaker
Timoteo I was wondering what it was as it doesn't actually say in the explanation!!
little b
I love 💕 the staute of liberty
Taskmaster Bullseye
Thanks Timoteo.
hi
Timoteo, glad you explained that! I can never get out of my mind the Ghostbusters bit.
Hunger Knowledge
Actually The Statue of Liberty is in New Jersey 🇯🇪. NJ should be the home of Rodney Dangerfield! He got no respect like NJ Gets none
Dominique
it is actually a gift from the city of Paris (France)
Player
I learned something today about her left hand. I knew about the torch in her right hand.
sweet heart
i love france😊
Cat Mom
Tonyjem71, the bare breasted one?
Cat Mom
Uninitialized, yes, I looked for the word torch also lol
biyo
kelsey, how did you put your profile
Sophi
Tonyjem71, I did google and the 1st version was really beautiful
Yezhadoll
Timoteo,Thanks!
Mel
so that's what its called
LegionKing420
Timoteo, thanks 😊
MCA
I'm glad this came up because I never knew about the broken shackle and chain at "Lady Liberty's" foot symbolizing the freedom from bonds of slavery!
Elenora
Timoteo, thanks for your explanation
Edgardo
thanks for this information first time I heard
Tony
I thank the French for the Statue of Liberty. It was more than a gesture; it signals hope for freedom.
Jeunghan
I dont know that is called on that
kelsey
imagine her holding a fan 🤣
SUSAN
Timoteo, thank you so much for that clarification, which was much needed. I'm ashamed I did not already know this.
My granddaughter was born on July 4th and her middle name is Liberty. She may find this intriguing.
Angela
Timoteo, great!
PaddyBoi
Timoteo, interesting thank you
Saanvika Tiwari
Timoteo, thanks
Cemiyah
Timoteo, Thank you!
Agent Liv
Timoteo, Thanks for filling in the missing info.
Bel
Timoteo, thank you for your explanation.
Jackie
Fat Geezer, sort of part of Ellis Island and Liberty Island are in territorial jurisdiction of New york surrounded by new jersey water
Jackie
NimuaeAvalon, they started building it in 1870 it had 1776 for our independence from England