Object photograph·C02871·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek II statuette head (K. 497 S.)

Limestone head of a statuette from Kition, wearing a close-fitting cap, with a worn and damaged face — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C02871. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved limestone head wearing a rounded cap or headdress with a broad band across the brow. The heavy-lidded eyes are nearly closed, the nose is damaged, and the small mouth is set in a pitted, weathered stone surface. A small dark block stands at the lower left of the head, and the object is photographed on a pale surface with its reflection visible below.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek II, K. 497 S.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Cypro-Greek II, K. 497 S.

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