CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Robin 1992 a: pl. 51/a-b
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SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeInscription on architectural structure » Lintel
MaterialStone
MeasuresBlock A: h. 80, w. 150; block B: h. 80
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Bull
      Part of animal bodyHead
Figurative subjectMonogram
Notes on support and decorationsFragmentary architectural element, probably a lintel, with three recessed registers. The one above is decorated with a row of animal heads with lyre horns (probably bull's heads) in low relief. The monogram is composed at least by the letters n or ʾ and ṭ.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteḤizmat an-Naṣāʾib
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaal-Jawf
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of Mdhww
NotesThe lintel was found at Ḥizmat an-Naṣāʾib, east of Kamna, during the MAFRAY survey.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleKamna 7
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Minaic » Central Minaic
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