CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Simpson 2002: 131, cat. 157

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositWashington, American Foundation for the Study of Man, Tmnʿ 1954-2

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Sculpture in the round » Human figure
MaterialBronze
Dimensionsh. 23.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderWoman
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureStanding, Arms stretching out
      Human clothes and attributesShort sleeved tunic
      Human jewelleryDiadem
Notes on support and decorationsWoman's body well moulded, with close-fitting tunic slightly pleated on the breast and at the tights. Elaborate and realistic hair composed by an upper swollen calotte and curly locks separated by a diadem and two long twisted curls falling alongside the face. Full casting.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaUnknown
CountryUnknown
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleJa 864
ConcordanceQ 555bis; CSAI I, 628
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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