CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Hassell 2002: 163, fig. 11

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositWashington, American Foundation for the Study of Man

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Incense burner
ShapeWith truncated pyramidal base
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 22, w. 12.6/13.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeCrescent moon and disc with base
Chronology
PeriodMiddle
Notes on support and decorationsThe decoration of crescent moon and disc is damaged at the top. The inscription is carved on the upper cuboid censer (line 1) and on the pyramidal base (lines 2-3). Surface abraded.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteKhawr Rūrī
Ancient siteS¹mhrm / S¹mrm
Geographical areaSouthern Ẓufār
CountryOman
FoundIn situ
NotesThe object was found in a room placed on south-eastern corner of the city.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleKR incense burner
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Ḥaḍramitic
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