Object photograph·C04921b·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition II

Limestone head from Kition, with ridged hair, photographed on folded cloth against a grey background. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C04921b. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved stone head with a broad face, lowered eyes and a small mouth, its hair shown as parallel ridged bands over the top of the head and locks falling beside the ears. The head rests on folded light cloth against a plain grey background. The surface is worn, with dark stains and small losses, especially on the cheek and nose.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition II.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition II.

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