CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Yule 2007: 100, figs 65-66

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeInscription on architectural structure
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 25, w. 85
Decoration
Figurative subjectMonogram
      Resolved monogramYhwdʾ
Figurative subjectMonogram
      Resolved monogramYkrb
Figurative subjectMonogram
      Resolved monogramYkf
Notes on support and decorationsThe three monograms are symmetrically placed: in the middle and on the extremities of the slab, while the inscription is engraved on raised rectangular panels, so as to obtain a remarkable composition. The Hebrew inscription is engraved in the cartouche of the monogram Ykrb.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteẒafār
Ancient siteẒfr
Geographical areaẒafār
CountryYemen
FoundReemployed. In modern times
Archaeological contextUrban context: Private house Ykrb
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleGar Bayt al-Ashwal 1
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Late Sabaic
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