Field photograph·C00953·1927–28

Tomb 428 at Lapithos Kastros, interior of the chamber with finds in situ

Tomb 428 at Lapithos Kastros: chamber interior with pottery and sherds lying in situ during excavation
Photograph: John Lindros, Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–28. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C00953. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A view down into a tomb chamber against a pale, earthen wall, with pottery vessels and broken sherds lying together on the floor. A large jug with a wide mouth stands in the centre, shallow plates lie among the sherds, and a tall vessel with painted bands sits in the foreground. Several dark jars and a rounded vessel with ribbed sides lie at the edges.

English, translated from the original record

Tomb 428 at Lapithos Kastros: interior of the chamber with finds in situ, during excavation.

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