Object photograph·C06348·1927–1931

Limestone Neo-Cypriote, statuette (K. 411)

Limestone head from a statuette from Kition, frontal view with prominent nose and deep eye hollows, against a grey backdrop. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C06348. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A small limestone head photographed frontally against a grey backdrop. The head is roughly oval, with a tall smooth top, side projections like ears, deep-set eye hollows, a prominent triangular nose and a short mouth and chin. The granular surface is worn and slightly chipped, and the head is shown on its own with no base or other parts visible.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Neo-Cypriote, K. 411.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Limestone Neo-Cypriote, K. 411.

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