Object photograph·C06313·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition III

Limestone head of a figure with closed eyes and a close-fitting cap, from Kition — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C06313. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved limestone head shown frontally against a plain grey background, with a rounded cap or headdress framing the forehead and sides. The eyes are closed with heavy lids, the nose is straight and the mouth is small and closed. The surface is pitted and worn, and the lower neck and sides of the head are broken and rough at the edges.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition III.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Cypro-Greek I Kition III.

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