Object photograph·C08950·1927–1931

Stone statue head from Arsos, Ar. C.M.

Stone statue head from Arsos, with wavy hair in layered bands and a pitted, chipped surface. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C08950. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A carved stone head shown frontally against a plain grey backdrop, with wavy hair drawn back in layered bands over the forehead and sides. The eyes, brows and small mouth are carved in relief, and the cheeks and chin are pitted and chipped. The base below the chin is broken off, and the print is mounted on a card with handwritten notes around it.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Arsos VIII-IX, Ar. C.M. Stone statue head.

Swedish, as on the record

Arsos VIII-IX, Ar. C.M..

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