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Object photograph·C05394bb·1927–1931

Silver hair-ring and amulets of faience from Marion Tomb 50 (M.50.16d)

Small standing figure, faience amulet, from Marion Tomb 50
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C05394bb. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A small standing figure shown from the front against a plain grey ground, with arms held close to the sides and a broad, flat-topped head. The surface is worn and mottled with dark spots, and the figure stands on a rounded, flat base.

Other scan of this record (1)

  • Small standing figure amulet of faience from Marion Tomb 50, shown against a grey backdrop
Description, scan 2
A small standing figure with a tall, flat-topped headdress, arms held close to the body and a rectangular base at its feet. It is photographed from the front against a plain grey backdrop. The surface is worn and pitted, and the outline and head are clear, though fine detail is soft.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Jewellery etc., Toeris. M.50.16d. Silver hair-ring and amulets of faience, Marion, Tomb 50.

Swedish, as on the record

Smycken m.m, Toeris. M.50.16d

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