Object photograph·C06334·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek II head (V. 224 S.)

Limestone head from Vouni with a close-fitting headband, almond-shaped eyes, straight nose and small mouth — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C06334. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved limestone head shown three-quarter view against a grey background. It wears a close-fitting cap or headband with a raised rolled edge over the forehead, and has heavy almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose and a small mouth. The pitted surface shows small blue marks, and the back and lower edges are rough and broken.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek II Vouni III-IV, V. 224 S.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Cypro-Greek II Vouni III-IV, V. 224 S.

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