CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositMārib

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Base » Of statue with dedicatory inscription
MaterialStone
Measuresh. max. 47.2 (left), h. min. 47 (right), w. max. 33 (top), w. min. 32 (bottom), th. max. 26.6 (left), th. min. 25.8 (right)
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeTotschläger
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʾlmqh
Decoration
Figurative subjectPlant » Rosette
Figurative subjectPlant » Vegetal element
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Guilloche
Notes on support and decorationsThe double design in the lower part is made by the rosette and by the motif of the guilloche ending with ivy leaves.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteMaḥram Bilqīs
Ancient siteʾwm
Geographical areaMaʾrib
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of ʾlmqh bʿl ʾwm
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleJa 581
ConcordanceMaMB 254; ZI 2
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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