Object photograph·C04405·1927–1931

Glyptic (A.I.2605)

Oval glyptic (seal or gem) with incised motifs, from Ayia Irini — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04405. Public domain (CC0).

Description

An oval seal or gem with a raised rim, its face covered with incised or relief motifs. The shapes include a curved, striated form on the left, a diagonal band on the right and a horizontal line across the centre. The object is shown on a grey card mount, with torn tape and a number label at the bottom edge.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Glyptic, A.I.2605.

Swedish, as on the record

Fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Glyptic, A.I.2605

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