CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Robin 1994 a: pl. 35/1
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SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeStone inscription
MaterialStone
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Bull
      Part of animal bodyHead
      ViewFrontal
Notes on support and decorationsThe same decoration was craved on both sides of the inscription (from line 1 to line 3). It seems that the bull head on the left side has been intentionally hammered. (Robin 1994a: 69).

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteThulā
Ancient siteṮly
Geographical areaShibām-Kawkabān
CountryYemen
FoundReemployed. In ancient times
Archaeological contextFunerary context: Tomb
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleRobin-Thulā 1
ConcordanceSR-Thulā 1
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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