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MG 2


Berhe 2009: 27, fig. 7
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Berhe 2009: 27, fig. 7
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Berhe 2009: 27, figs 8-9

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositWuqro, Museum

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Base » Of statue with dedicatory inscription
MaterialStone
Dimensionsh. 11, w. 20.6, th. 26
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderWoman
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureSitting
      Human clothes and attributesUndefined cloth
      ViewFrontal
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dots
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Horizontal bands
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Vertical lines
Notes on support and decorationsThe head, one foot and the hands' fingers are missing. The dress is decorated with dotted circular points which appear to form rosettes. The hem of the dress is decorated with a fringe.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin and provenance
Modern siteMäqabər Ga‘əwa
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaWuqro
CountryEthiopia
FoundIn situ
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of ʾlmqh
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleMG 2
ConcordanceDAI ʿAddi ʾAkawǝḥ 2008-3
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Ethiopian Early Sabaic
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