Ancient CyprusAncient Cyprus

Object photograph·C04385·1927–1931

Marble Sculpture

Marble head in profile facing left, with wavy hair swept back and a broken base at the neck.
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04385. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved marble head shown in profile, facing left, with a straight nose, full lips and a rounded chin. The hair is arranged in rows of wavy strands over the brow and sides, and the ear is visible above the cheek. The base of the neck is broken away and the head stands on a dark stone support against a plain pale background.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Marble Sculpture.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Marble Sculpture.