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Hamilton 5


Pirenne 1990: pl. XLIV/a

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositOxford, The Ashmolean Museum, 1952.505

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with framework
MaterialAlabaster
Dimensionsh. 39, w. 30
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Horizontal grooves
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Bull
      Part of animal bodyHead
      ViewFrontal
Notes on support and decorationsThe stela fragment is decorated on the top by a geometric frame (horizontal lines superimposed to a dentils row) and with a frieze of bull heads with a decorative element between the horns.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteShabwa
Ancient siteS²bwt
Geographical areaShabwa
CountryYemen
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleHamilton 5
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Early Sabaic
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