Object photograph·Csn0423·1927–1931

Limestone Cypro-Greek I statue

Limestone standing statue of a figure with a close-fitting head covering and beaded necklace, photographed against a dark patterned cloth. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Csn0423. Public domain (CC0).

Description

A standing limestone statue of a figure in a long garment, with a close-fitting head covering, a beaded necklace and a rounded face. One hand is raised to the chest, holding a small object, and the other arm hangs at the side. The figure stands on a rectangular base with the feet shown, photographed frontally against a dark patterned cloth; the surface is pale and slightly worn.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I. Ces.Coll.

Swedish, as on the record

Limestone Cypro-Greek I Ces.Coll.