CSAI

Corpus of Sabaic Inscriptions (work in progress)


DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositMarseille, Musée Borély, 5307

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with figure in relief (nṣb)
SubjectHuman figure
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 42, w. 22.5, th. 10
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Horned animal
      Part of animal bodyHead
      ViewFrontal
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderUndefined
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureStanding
      ViewIn profile
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » False window
Decoration
TypeScene » Hunting
Figurative subjectAnimal » Camel
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureMoving
      ViewIn profile
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderMan
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureRiding
      Human clothes and attributesHeadgear
      Human weaponSpear
      ViewIn profile
Notes on support and decorationsRectangular stela with decorated framework on the lateral sides and upper side refined by a series of merlons. Starting from the top, the symmetrical decoration of the framework consists of two false windows, a human figure in profile facing to the right, a horned animal’s head (probably a bull’s head) and again two false windows. In the central slightly recessed panel a hunting scene is represented: a man riding a camel, in profile, facing to the left, holds a spear. The man’s dress is not visible, while is clearly visible the headgear with long tail. Low relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
Archaeological contextFunerary context
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIH 718
ConcordanceRES 188
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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