CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


Jändl 2009: 223, pl. III

DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositLondon, The British Museum, BM 48455=1862,1028.3

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialBronze
Dimensionsh. 20.5, w. 55.5, th. 0.5
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Circular elements
Decoration
Figurative subjectAnimal » Lion
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureWith forepaw raised
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Figurative subjectPlant » Palm tree
Figurative subjectPlant » Rosette
Notes on support and decorationsIn the left panel a lion on a pedestal; on the background a palm tree. At the end of the inscription a rosette. Lost-wax casting.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteʿAmrān
Ancient siteʿmrn
Geographical areaʿAmrān
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple of ʾlmqh ḏ-Hrn
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCIH 72
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Central Middle Sabaic
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