CSAI

Corpus of Central Qatabanic Inscriptions


Bron 2009 a: pl. I

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With figurative scene
MaterialBronze
Decoration
TypeScene » Ritual
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderMan
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureMoving, Hand raised
      Human clothes and attributesLong skirt
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Figurative subjectPlant » Rosette
Figurative subjectVessel » Situla
Notes on support and decorationsPlaque in two registers, separated by the inscribed frame. The decorative scene is identically repeated on both the registers: two human figures facing right, separated by a big rosette.
The text is cast on the right part of the plaque and bears the names of the dedicants of the main inscription.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of Ḥwkm Nbṭ w-ʾlhy bytn S²bʿn
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleFB-Ḥawkam 1A
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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