Object photograph·Csn3098·1927–1931

Cypriote Mining: fragments of ancient rope

Fragments of ancient rope arranged on a pale surface, several pieces forming a loose circle. — Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, Csn3098. Public domain (CC0).

Description

Several lengths of twisted rope lie on a light background, with a larger, paler rope curving around the edge and darker, frayed pieces laid diagonally across the middle. The fibres are worn and ragged at the ends, and the strands show clear twist. Hard shadows fall to the lower left, suggesting strong side lighting.

English, translated from the original record

Fragments of ancient rope.