Object photograph·C04354d·1927–1931

Gold, other jewellery (V. 292q)

Gold ring-shaped jewellery from Vouni, with two animal-head terminals facing each other across an open gap — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04354d. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A thick, open hoop of gold, round in section and slightly flattened into a bean-like curve, with its two ends each formed as an animal head facing the other across the gap. The heads have pointed ears, deep-set eyes, muzzles and ridged necks. The piece is photographed flat on a pale background, with strong highlights and dark shadows along its tube.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Gold. Other jewellery. Vouni 292:q

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Gold Övriga smycken. Vouni 292:q

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