Object photograph·C05850·1927–1931

Terracotta Minor Plastic 5 (A.J.2340+2328+2373)

Terracotta figurine from Ayia Irini with a human-like upper body, one raised arm and braided hair, joined to a four-legged body. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C05850. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A grey terracotta figurine shown against a plain background, with a human-like upper body, one arm raised and bent at the elbow, and long braided hair falling over the shoulders. A wide band encircles the waist, and the upper body joins a four-legged animal-like body with legs at the front and back. A small number label is written on one leg.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Terracotta Minor Plastic 5, A.J.2340+2328+2373.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Terracotta Minor Plastic 5. A.J.2340+2328+2373.

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