CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions

DASI

Ja 1031a


Jamme 1966 a: fig. 16 (facsimile), pl. XIV
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SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeRock inscription
Decoration
TypeScene
Figurative subjectPlant » Palm tree
Figurative subjectAnimal » Horse
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureMoving
      ViewIn profile
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderMan
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureRiding
      Human weaponSpear
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderMan
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureStanding
      ViewFrontal
Decoration
Figurative subjectMonogram
Notes on support and decorationsThe scene could represent a battle.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteBiʾr Ḥimā
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaBiʾr Ḥimà
CountrySaudi Arabia
FoundIn situ
NotesThe inscription is engraved near the well of Biʾr Ḥimā.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleJa 1031a
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Late Sabaic
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