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Object photograph·C05326·1927–1931

Pottery from Marion, Tomb 18

Pottery from Marion, Tomb 18: two large jars, several jugs and small bowls set out on shelves against a plain backdrop
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C05326. Public domain (CC0).

Description

Vessels are arranged on three tiers against a plain backdrop. Two large two-handled jars stand at the top, a row of jugs and jars sits in the middle, and three shallow bowls with handles or a foot sit along the bottom. Two small dark-glazed vessels with painted decoration stand at the bottom right, and the photograph is mounted on a card with a border.

English, translated from the original record

Pottery from Tomb 18 at Marion: pots and bowls.

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