CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Hassell 2002: 175, figs 22-23

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositWashington, American Foundation for the Study of Man

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Incense burner
ShapeSquared
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 3.6, w. 9, th. 6.3
Decoration
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Cross-hatching
Chronology
PeriodMiddle
Notes on support and decorationsRoughly worked squat incense burner decorated with incised cross hatching pattern on a previously reddened surface.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteHajar Kuḥlān
Ancient siteTmnʿ
Geographical areaWādī Bayḥān
CountryYemen
FoundIn situ
NotesThe object was found in a house near the South Gate of Timnaʿ.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleTS-116
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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