CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Jamme 1958-1959: 176, pl. IV/3

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositMarseille, Musée Borély, 5308

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with figure in relief (nṣb, nfs¹)
SubjectHuman figure
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 55, w. 21.2, th. 11
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Braid
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Horned animal
      Part of animal bodyHead
Decoration
TypeScene » Daily life
Figurative subjectAnimal » Camel
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureMoving
      ViewIn profile
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderMan
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureRiding
      Human weaponSpear
      ViewFrontal
Notes on support and decorationsRectangular stela with decorated framework on the lateral sides and upper side refined by a series of merlons. In the central part of the framework the decoration consists of a horned animal’s head (probably a bull’s head); above and below a braid motif. In the central, slightly recessed panel, a hunting scene is represented: a man riding a camel, in profile, facing to the left, holds a spear. Low relief. The stela's structure and the subject recall that of CIH 718.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
Archaeological contextFunerary context
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIH 719 a
ConcordanceRES 189 A
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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TitleCIH 719 b
ConcordanceRES 189 B
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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