Limestone head of a bearded man

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• From the sanctuary of Golgoi-Ayios Photios, Cyprus, “near the temple” March 6, 1870, found by Luigi Palma di Cesnola in Golgoi, Cyprus; until 1874, collection of L.P. di Cesnola; acquired in 1874, purchased from L.P. di Cesnola.

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