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BynM 408


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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositBaynūn, Museum, BynM 408

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with figure in relief
SubjectHuman face
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 37, w. 18, th. 5.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      Part of human bodyFace
Notes on support and decorationsComplete stela broken in two parts, after restored. The face has triangular shape with short forehead, eyes underlined by thick outlines, eyebrows jointed with the nose. Semicircular protruding ears. The curtain beard indicates a male face. High relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteUnknown (wādī al-Jawf)
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areawādī al-Jawf
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextFunerary context
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleBynM 408
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Minaic » Central Minaic
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