CSAI

Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Gajda 2001: 99-109, figs 1- 2

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositUnknown, Unknown (Private collection)

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Container » Bowl
MaterialSilver
Measuresh. 9, d. 17
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Ovoli
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Spirals
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectPlant » Vine scroll
Figurative subjectPlant » Rosette
Notes on support and decorationsSilver bowl with concave profile, everted rim and convex base on spherical supports. Three decorated bands run around the bowl; at the top: a band of ovoli; in the centre: a large band with vine scroll motif and an isolated rosette; at the bottom: a band with spirals.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteHajar am-Dhaybiyya
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaWādī Ḍura
CountryYemen
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleIssam al-Ani 1
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Ḥaḍramitic
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