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M 349


DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositDelos, Museum, A 7809

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Altar (mḏbḥ)
ShapeCircular
MaterialMarble
Dimensionsh. 59, d. 33
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʿṯtr ḏ-Qbḍ
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeSnake
      Symbol's referenceGod: Wd
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's shapeTwo-pronged fork
      Symbol's referenceGod: Nkrḥ
Notes on support and decorationsTruncated cone-shaped altar with plain surface, rounded plinth and projecting moulded collar at the top. On the top surface a squared cavity could indicate an use as incense burner. The style of the altar is clearly Hellenic recalling a column shaft.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteDelos
Ancient siteDlṯ
CountryGreece
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleM 349
ConcordanceRES 3570
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Minaic » Marginal Minaic
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