Object photograph·C09176·1927–1931

Stone statue, Vienna: Domitianus

Stone head and upper bust of Domitianus, facing forward against a dark background — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C09176. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A stone head and upper torso of a figure, seen straight on against a dark backdrop. The short hair is arranged in rows of curled locks across the forehead and around the ears, and the eyes have heavy lids. The surface is pitted and worn, with small chips and dark marks on the neck and shoulders.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Vienna. Domitianus! Stone statue.

Swedish, as on the record

Wien. Domitianus !