CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions

DASI

Carroll 1


Bron 1985: pl. IX
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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositNeuchâtel, F. Carroll collection, Carroll 1 (Private collection)

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with figure in relief
SubjectWoman
MaterialAlabaster
Measuresh. 30.5, w. 20.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureStanding, Arms joined under the chest
      Human clothes and attributesTunic
      ViewFrontal
Notes on support and decorationsPlain dress covering the entire body showing only the feet's toes. Head finishing to the hairline. Rounded and chubby face, almond-shaped eyes, pug nose and small mouth. High relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin. Conjectural
Modern siteḤayd Ibn ʿAqīl
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaWādī Bayḥān
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextFunerary context
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCarroll 1
ConcordanceCSAI I, 281
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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