CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


al-Salami 2011: 247, fig. 84

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialStone
Measuresw. 15
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeCrescent moon and disc with base
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » False window
Notes on support and decorationsThe left edge and the lower part of the plaque are not preserved.
Decoration in low-relief.
Object B in the picture.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteḤuṣn Asʿad
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaBanū Shaddād
CountryYemen
FoundIn situ
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of ʿṯtr
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleMS Ḥuṣn ʾAsʿad 2
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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