CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositUnknown (Private collection)

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialBronze
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Notes on support and decorationsBronze plaque with plain framework and six dentils on the upper side. The holes, used to hang up the plaque, are visible on all four corners.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteHajar Lajiya / Hajar Warrāṣ
Ancient siteḤlzwm
Geographical areaMarkha
CountryYemen
NotesThe origin of the bronze plaque could be deduced by the text where the ancient name of the city and its temple Ḥdṯm are mentioned.
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCollection privée yéménite 2015-1
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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