CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


By kind permission of GOAM

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositDhamār, Regional Museum, DhM 296

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with framework
MaterialStone
Measuresh. 28, w. 58, th. 14
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Horizontal grooves
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Ibex
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureRecumbent
      ViewIn profile
Notes on support and decorationsFragmentary stela with framework. On the upper part horizontal grooves and rectangular dentils; at the sides series of recumbent ibexes in profile. The animals are highly stylized. Low relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaal-Ḥadāʾ
CountryYemen
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CULTURAL NOTES

In comparison with the ibexes depicted in the frameworks of the stelae from Sabaʾ and the Jawf (see for example YM14329), in this stela the animals have rectangular, long and large beards; the bodies don't lean on the legs but rest slightly higher.

EPIGRAPHS

TitleDhM 296
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Early Sabaic
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