Object photograph·C04867c·1927–1931

Bronze Age Gold and Silver, earring (E.3.48)

Hoop-shaped metal earring from Enkomi, thick at the base and tapering to overlapping ends at the top
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04867c. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A single dark metal earring shown as an open hoop, widest at the lower curve and tapering to fine points where the ends overlap at the top. It is photographed flat against a plain grey background, with soft highlights along the lower edge showing its curved surface. Faint specks and a few light scratch marks are visible on the print.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Bronze Age Gold and Silver, E.3.48.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Bronze Age Gold and Silver. E.3.48

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Photographs: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm (CC0)