Object photograph·Csn0417·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek I (Metropolitan Museum, 1322..)

Limestone head of a female figure with wavy hair and a tall veil, photographed frontally against a dark backdrop — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Csn0417. Public domain (CC0).

Description

The head is shown frontally, with a tall veil or hood framing the face on both sides and wavy hair across the forehead and temples. The large almond-shaped eyes, straight nose and closed lips are carved with a smooth, rounded face. The pale stone shows some flaking on the forehead and veil edges, and a number label is attached below the chin at the base.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I, Ces.Coll, Metropolitan Museum, 1322..

Swedish, as on the record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Ces.Coll, Metropolitan Museum, 1322..