CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions

DASI

CIAS dg/s 4/96.53


CIAS: i, 587

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositParis, Collection de la Bibliothèque Nationale, CM 1972.1317.95

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Seal » Stamp seal
MaterialSemiprecious stone
Measuresh. 1.7, w. 1.5, th. 0.9
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Mythical animal
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
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Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderUndefined
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureArms raised
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Notes on support and decorationsRed agathe round seal in form of a scaraboid, perforated. A human and a mythical animal figure are represented; two letters are engraved between them. According to Pirenne's description, the human figure is masculine, bearded and horned. An arm is stretched out to grab something which is held by the mythical figure. This is winged and, according to Pirenne, has woman's chest. Behind the man, a zig-zag line might be interpreted as a snake according to Von der Osten.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIAS dg/s 4/96.53
Concordancevon Aulock 131; Seyrig 4
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Undefined Ancient South Arabian language
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