Illustrations of Object Categories Subject to U.S. Import Restriction

The Image Database illustrates many, but not all, of the categories of objects that are covered by the import restrictions. The sequence of Cypriot materials outlined below follows the organization of the Designated List*, published on July 13, 2007, which is the authoritative description of these materials.
 
The image database may be browsed by clicking on highlighted categories, below. There may be several pages of thumbnail images for each designated list heading, so please use the arrows at the bottom of each page to navigate through the set of images.

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Ethnological: Byzantine Ritual & Ecclesiastical Materials
I. Metal
II. Wood
III. Ivory and Bone
IV. Glass
V. Textiles
VI. Stone
VII. Frescoes/Wall Paintings

Archaeological: Pre-Classical & Classical Objects
I. Ceramic
II. Stone
III. Metal
     D. Coins of Cypriot Type*

Acknowledgments

The images in the database were generously provided for this use only by the Ministry of Communication and Works, Department of Antiquities, Republic of Cyprus. The source of individual images is noted in each artifact record. 

Copyright Statement 

The U.S. Department of State provides these illustrations of archaeological and ethnological artifacts from Cyprus to facilitate enforcement of and adherence to the import restrictions.  Images in this database are protected by U.S. and international copyright law. Information on copyright owners and restrictions for individual images are noted in the Copyright field that accompanies each image. Transmission or reproduction of images in this site beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners: 

Director
Department of Antiquities
Ministry of Communication and Works
Nicosia, Cyprus
Telephone: (35)-7-286-5800
 

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