CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Bron 2014 a: 203, fig. 1

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositUnknown, Moussaïeff collection (Private collection)

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialBronze
Measuresh. 24.5, w. 13
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Notes on support and decorationsAlmost complete bronze plaque rectangular in shape. The lower right corner is missing. The plaque is decorated with a framework in relief. Only the upper side shows a geometric motif consisting of six dentils.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin. Conjectural
Modern siteJabal al-ʿAdan
Ancient siteʿdf
Geographical areaNihm
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of Tʾlb ʿdy ʿdf
NotesFrom the text we can understand that the inscription had to be employed in the temple ʿdf on the top of jabal al-ʿAdan. But it was found on the antique market.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleFB-al-ʿAdan 2
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bron 2014 a: 203-204Bron, François 2014. Une nouvelle dédicace sabéenne au dieu Taʾlab provenant du jabal ʿAdan. Semitica et Classica, 7: 203-204.