CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


By kind permission of Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositWien, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Sem 691

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Incense burner
ShapeSquared
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 9, w. 9.5, th. 9.2
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Triangles
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Rectangles
Decoration
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Cross-hatching
Notes on support and decorationsCubic limestone incense burner with four squared angular legs. Names of aromata on the four faces; inscription carved between two lateral carved rectangles; on the top and bottom a framework of triangles. Lower part (with legs) decorated with lightly incised cross-hatching. Traces of reddish colour are visible on three of the four external faces. The upper recess shows light traces of burning. Low relief and incision.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIAS C 64/s 9/96.31
ConcordanceRES 3853
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Undefined Ancient South Arabian language
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