CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositAden, The National Museum, NAM 612
NotesIn CIAS a concordance (A)M 60.1229 is quoted.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Sculpture in the round » Human figure
MaterialAlabaster
Measuresh. 88, w. 28, th. 15
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderMan
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureStanding, Arms stretching out
      Human clothes and attributesTunic, Long skirt, Sandals
      Human jewelleryBracelet, Armlet
Notes on support and decorationsStatue of Awsanite king wearing a plain upper garment and wrap-around skirt with fringe, sandals with high sole and various jewels: a precious armlet of three loop-in-loop chains with a large central gem setting and a bracelet on his left arm. The hole on the left closed hand suggests that the king held something, probably a sceptre. Noteworthy: only left arm and hand, holding a sceptre or some symbol of power, wear jewellery. On the head a circular cap or crown. Facial features well characterized with wavy hair framing the face, rounded face, large almond-shaped eyes, straight nose, fleshy mouth, small moustache and stubble beard. The statue, with the exception of the head and feet, is completely flat with a very small thickness like a slab, without traces of body moulding. It was clearly thought only for a frontal view. Back not refined with the exception of the fringed belt at the waist. Inscription filled with black colour.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areawādī Markha
CountryYemen
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIAS F 58/s 4/49.10 n° 2
ConcordanceRES 3887; Q 86; C 56; CSAI III, 13
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Awsanite
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