Welcome to the 3D Digital Edition of the Tambourine player.
The tambourine player figurine is part of the Photos Photiades Collection and is housed in the archaeological collection of the Cyprus Museum of Natural History in Dali, Cyprus.
This artifact is a testimony of the most important archaeological evidence of Archaic Cyprus, making it an invaluable source for understanding the local culture of this period. Figurines similar to this one have been widely discovered across the island and are nowadays preserved in many different European institutions, with a huge number of them stored in the Nicosia and the Ashmolean museums.
Despite the key role played by the figurines in the Cyprus civilisation, effectively conveying their historical and cultural importance in museum displays presents challenges. Space limitations, barriers, and the inability to handle the object make it difficult for visitors to fully appreciate its details. Additionally, the small size of many of these figurines – including the one featured in this edition – further complicates close examination from a distance.
This 3D model provides you with the unique opportunity to engage with the figurine in its full three-dimensional form. You can zoom in to explore intricate details and unlock information by accessing annotations and articles that provide deeper insights into the figurine and the cultural context in which it was created.