Object photograph·C04206·1927–1931

Stone statue head from Soli (So. 342 C.M.)

Carved stone head from Soli, frontal view, with hair framing the face and a rough, weathered surface. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04206. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A large carved stone head shown frontally against a plain pale background, with heavy hair masses framing the broad face. The eyes are outlined with incised lines, and the mouth and nose are modelled in relief. The surface is pitted and worn, and the head rests on a white plaster base.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Stone statue head from Soli, So. 342 C.M.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Soli, So. 342 C.M..

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