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Object photograph·C05374n·1927–1931

Glyptic

Glyptic: a round seal or gem with a raised rectangular motif and curved lines
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C05374n. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A round seal or engraved gem is shown close up against a plain grey ground. Its raised design includes a tall rectangular framed motif with a rounded element at its base, and curved bands arc above and to the right. The circular edge is dark and the surface looks worn in places.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Glyptic.

Swedish, as on the record

Fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Glyptic