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CIH 829


DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositBruxelles, Musée du Cinquantenaire, 4=O.716

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 27, w. 23
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Rectangles
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Cross
Decoration
TypeScene » Hunting
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
      ViewIn profile
Notes on support and decorationsRectangular stela with plain framework on its lateral sides. On the top (above the inscription) there is a decoration of four geometric elements (rectangles with a cross inside). In the recessed panel a hunting scene is represented in very low relief. A man in profile facing to the left and riding a camel is roughly carved. The man, wearing a headgear with a long tail, holds a spear in its right hand.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIH 829
ConcordanceRy 47
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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