Object photograph·C00682·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Vouni I-II, sculpture (V. 082)

Limestone head in right-facing profile, hair drawn back in ridged bands into a bun, with a large disc earring, from Vouni
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00682. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved stone head in right-facing profile, with the hair drawn back in ridged bands into a bun at the back and a large ring-shaped earring below the ear. The surface is pitted and grainy, with dark streaks on the jaw and neck. The head sits on a short neck with a flat base, shown against a plain grey background on a cream card mount.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Vouni I-II, V. 082.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Cypro-Greek I Vouni I-II, V. 082.

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Photographs: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm (CC0)