CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


By kind permission of British Museum

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositLondon, The British Museum, BM 125344=1881,1206E.1

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with framework (nfs¹)
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 22, w. 38.5, th. 14
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectPlant » Vine scroll
Figurative subjectAnimal » Bird
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      ViewIn profile
Figurative subjectAnimal » Eagle
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      ViewFrontal
Notes on support and decorationsFragmentary rectangular plaque with framework on three sides decorated with vine scroll motif; on the left corner a bird in profile is picking the grape; in the centre a second frontal bird with splayed wings (possibly an eagle); a third bird was probably depicted on the broken right corner. Low relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIH 442
ConcordanceRES 3136
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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