Object photograph·C05533a·1927–1931

Sculpture, terracotta limestone, Mersinaki (Me. 0610)

Headless draped standing figure in limestone from Mersinaki, photographed against a grey backdrop. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C05533a. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A standing draped figure carved in limestone, with the head broken off at the neck. Heavy garment folds fall vertically to the feet, and one arm is bent up towards the chest while the other hangs at the side. The surface is pitted and worn, and the figure stands on a pale base with a white card at its foot.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Hellenistic roman Mersinaki Terracotta limestone, Me. 0610. S O H.38.5.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Hellenistic roman Mersinaki Terracotta limestone, Me. 0610. S O H.38.5.

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