CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions

DASI

CIAS 47.11/p 8 n° 1


By kind permission of GOAM

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositAden, The National Museum, NAM 483=AM 335

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialBronze
Measuresh. 46, w. 58
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Camel
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureRecumbent
      ViewIn profile
Notes on support and decorationsRectangular plaque, with plain framework ending on the upper side with a row of five trapezoidal dentils. Recumbent camel in the lower, central part of the plaque inside the inscribed field. Lost wax casting.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteHajar Kuḥlān
Ancient siteTmnʿ
Geographical areaWādī Bayḥān
CountryYemen
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIAS 47.11/p 8 n° 1
ConcordanceQ 840; Ry 367; CSAI I, 126
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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