CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions

DASI

Garbini 1977, 4


Garbini 1977: pl. 4
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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositṢanʿāʾ, The National Museum

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with figure in relief
SubjectHuman face
MaterialStone
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderUndefined
      Part of human bodyFace
      ViewFrontal
Chronology
PeriodAncient
Notes on support and decorationsRectangular stela with human face in high relief. The facial features are well characterized with large almond-shape eyes and pupils, straight nose and open lips, very large protruding ears. The calotte-shaped hair is realized with small and dense squares, probably indicating stylized curls.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
CountryYemen
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleGarbini 1977, 4
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Early Sabaic
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