Object photograph·C02852·1927–1931

Limestone statue, Cypro-Greek I, Kition III (K. 139+256+449)

Limestone statue of a bearded male figure with one arm raised, from Kition — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C02852. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A standing male statue carved in limestone, shown in profile facing right, with one arm raised and fist clenched and the other arm held forward. The figure has curled hair under a band, a full beard and a cloak with horizontal folds over the shoulders and chest. The surface is weathered, and the statue stands on a small rectangular base against a plain grey background.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition III, K. 139+256+449 C.M. Pl. XII. -30%.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition III, K. 139+256+449 C.M. Pl. XII. -30%.

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