Object photograph·C05590a·1927–1931

Hellenistic roman terracotta limestone from Mersinaki (Me. 0617. S. 0 H.14.0)

Fragmentary head with a relief face framed by a rounded covering, from Mersinaki — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C05590a. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A fragment of a head with a face in relief, the brow, cheeks and chin framed by a rounded covering. The eyes, straight nose and closed mouth are worn, and the rough, pitted surface breaks away at the top, bottom and right edge. The piece is shown on a pale card mount.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Hellenistic roman Mersinaki, terracotta limestone, Me. 0617. S. 0 H.14.0.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Hellenistic roman Mersinaki Terracotta limestone, Me. 0617. S. 0 H.14.0.

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