CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


CIAS: i, 599

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositParis, Collection de la Bibliothèque Nationale, CM 1972.1317.98

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Seal » Stamp seal
MaterialSemiprecious stone
Measuresh. 2.25, w. 1.2, th. 1
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Lion
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureRecumbent
      ViewIn profile
Notes on support and decorationsOval seal in red jasper. Between the two lines of inscription, a recumbent lion is incised in profile, with the head turned backward, open jaws and the tail turned over the back.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIAS ka/s 4/96.53
Concordancevon Aulock 135; Seyrig 10
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Undefined Ancient South Arabian language
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