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Object photograph·C04031a·1927–1931

Stone, J.3.101 from Idalion

Round stone disc with a central hole, concentric rings and an incised star-like pattern, from Idalion
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04031a. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A round, grey, granular stone disc with a central hole surrounded by several raised concentric rings. Incised lines form a star-like pattern of chevrons radiating across the face toward the rim. The disc is photographed straight on against a pale card mount.

Other scan of this record (1)

  • Disc-shaped stone object with a central hole, concentric ridges and incised star-like patterns, from Idalion
Description, scan 2
A flat, round stone disc photographed straight on against a pale mount. Its centre has a large hole surrounded by raised concentric rings, and the outer surface is carved with incised zigzag and star-like patterns. The stone is dark and slightly pitted, and the edge is worn in places.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Stone, J.3.101. Idalion.

Swedish, as on the record

Fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Stone, J.3.101

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Idalion.

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