A.G. Leventis Foundation Gallery of Ancient Cyprus

Rare bronze relief depicting a man carrying a large copper ingot.
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Cyprus comes from the Greek "Kypros", meaning copper. Copper played an essential role in early Cypriot history since it is used to make bronze – highly valued in the ancient world. This rare bronze relief depicts a man carrying a large copper ingot.
A reconstructed open-air sanctuary features the ROM's collection of votive sculptures from the Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa.
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A reconstructed open-air sanctuary features the ROM's collection of votive sculptures from the Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa (near the ancient city of Tamassos), discovered in 1885.
Detail of Cypriot limestone sculpture of head, dating to 5th century BC.
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The unique appearance of Cypriot statues, which are made of local limestone rather than imported marble, highlight the artistic individuality of Cyprus.
Grave display from the Cypro-Geometric period.
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This grave display, from the Cypro-Geometric period, illustrates the archaeological context from which much of the Cypriot pottery would once have been excavated.