Object photograph·C04579·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek I statue from Arsos V-VI

Limestone head of a figure from Arsos, with a hair band, a plain face and a beaded necklace. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04579. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved limestone head and upper torso, photographed straight on against a plain grey backdrop. The head wears a smooth band or cap over wavy hair with incised strands, and a beaded necklace with a pendant sits at the neck. The face has almond-shaped eyes and a broad nose, with the nose and parts of the surface chipped and weathered.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Arsos V-VI.

Swedish, as on the record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Arsos V-VI.

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