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Ja 2197
By kind permission of British Museum
DEPOSIT INFORMATION
| Deposit | London, The British Museum, BM 48485=1871,1113.4 |
| Notes | From F.B. Prideaux collection. Acquired in Aden Protectorate. |
SUPPORT INFORMATION
| Support type | Artefact » Seal » Stamp seal |
| Material | Bronze |
| Dimensions | h. 1.72, l. 3.42, w. 2.1; wt. 13.5g |
| Notes on support and decorations | A rectangular, copper alloy, pendant stamp-seal with loop handle and ring at top for suspension. The relief decoration on the face is very stylized and difficult to interpret but may include a winged seated human figure on high backed throne. Jamme (followed by Kitchen) interprets the decoration as an inscription with a personal name. |
ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE
| Modern site | Unknown |
| Ancient site | Unknown |
| Geographical area | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
| Link to site record |
EPIGRAPHS
| Title | Ja 2197 |
| Language | Ancient South Arabian » Undefined Ancient South Arabian language |
| Link to epigraph record |