CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Bernand, Drewes and Schneider 1991: ii, pl. 30
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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

NotesThe object is in Yeha.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Incense burner (mqṭr)
ShapeWith truncated pyramidal base
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 40.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeCrescent moon and disc
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeTotschläger
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʾlmqh

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Provenance
Modern siteYeha
Ancient siteYḥʾ
Geographical areaTigray
CountryEthiopia
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleRIÉ 34
ConcordanceDEE, IV, 54
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Ethiopian Early Sabaic
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