CSAI

Corpus of Undefined Ancient South Arabian Language inscriptions (work in progress)


By kind permission of British Museum

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositLondon, The British Museum, BM 102480=1907,1012.5
NotesPurchased from Charles Albert Brenchley through George Hallett.

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Sculpture in the round » Animal figure
MaterialBronze
Measuresh. 11, w. 11, th. 1.2; wt. 140.3 g
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Camel
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureStanding
Notes on support and decorationsBronze statuette of a one-humped camel (dromedary), broken on the posterior part (posterior legs and tail are missing). The animal has an incised halter around its neck. Front and rear legs cast as one; single shallow triangular impressions from casting on the reverse in the centre of the hump and on the front above the forelegs.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleRES 4083
ConcordanceRy 114
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Undefined Ancient South Arabian language
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