Object photograph·C04407b·1927–1931

Glyptic

Oval stone seal with a carved design of curved and angular forms on its flat face — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04407b. Public domain (CC0).

Description

An oval seal or gem with a raised, engraved design filling its flat face, bordered by a narrow rim. The carved shapes include curved bands, an angular motif in the centre and parallel lines at the right. The object is photographed against a grey card with a pale margin, and its surface shows some dark spots and wear.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Glyptic.

Swedish, as on the record

Fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Glyptic