CSAI

Collection of the objects from the Yemeni museums


By kind permission of GOAM

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositBaynūn, Museum, BynM 184

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Weight
MaterialBronze
Measuresh. 11, w. 18, th. 13, weight 20.9 kg
Decoration
Figurative subjectMonogram
Figurative subjectMonogram
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's referenceKing: Ḥimyarite symbol
Notes on support and decorationsComplete parallelepiped shaped weight inscribed with monograms on three of the four sides. Arch handle on the upper side to grasp the object. Cast.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaal-Ḥadāʾ
CountryYemen
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CULTURAL NOTES

See MB402 (SUM06B; US 183,13floor) for a similar object.

EPIGRAPHS

TitleBynM 184
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Southern Middle Sabaic
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