CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Ryckmans, Jacques 1978: 63, pl. 1
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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositRiyāḍ, Museum, M 27

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialBronze
Measuresh. 16, w. 6.3, th. 0.2
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Decoration
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Spirals
Notes on support and decorationsFour holes are pierced at the top and bottom corners, near the framework. The spiral at the left bottom, ending with an animal head, probably represents a snake.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleJa 2137
ConcordanceCIH 3; Ry 499
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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