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Object photograph·C04118ee·1927–1931

Bone (A.8.145,131)

Cylindrical object with incised linear pattern, from Amathus, photographed against a black background
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04118ee. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A pale cylindrical object with flat ends stands upright against a black background. Its surface carries incised lines forming horizontal bands and diagonal, chevron-like patterns. A thin pin with a round white head and a loop of thread sit beside it, holding the object in place.

Other scan of this record (1)

  • Worked bone object with incised horizontal lines and chevron patterns, from Amathus tomb 2-26
Description, scan 2
A worked bone object stands upright against a black background, its long body covered with incised horizontal lines and V-shaped chevron patterns. A pale, uneven strip runs down its left side, possibly a glued fragment or reflection. The piece is photographed alone on a cream card mount.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Bone, A.8.145,131. Amathus T. 2-26.

Swedish, as on the record

Ben, A.8.145,131

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Amathus T. 2-26.

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