Object photograph·C01039·1927–1931

Necklace of faiences (L.322E.46)

Necklace of pale faience beads strung on a cord, shown on a dressmaker's form at Lapithos. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C01039. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A necklace of about fifteen pale, round beads strung on a thin light cord is arranged around a fabric-covered neck form. The beads are spherical with a slightly rough, chalky surface and some darker patches. The plain grey background and soft shadows show it is photographed as a display piece on a stand.

English, translated from the Swedish record

BA small finds, L.322E.46. Necklace of faiences.

Swedish, as on the record

BA Småfynd, L.322E.46

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