CSAI
Corpus of South Arabian Inscriptions


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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositṢanʿāʾ (Private collection)

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Plaque » With framework
MaterialBronze
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Circular elements
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Ibex
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureRecumbent
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Figurative subjectPlant » Rosette
Notes on support and decorationsA framed ibex between two rosettes on both sides of the inscription. The bronze plaque is broken in two parts.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteHajar al-ʿĀdī
Ancient siteMrymtm
Geographical areaWādī Ḥarīb
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextReligious context: Temple S²bʿn of Ḥwkm w-ʾlhy bytn S²bʿn
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleCollection privée yéménite 2014-3
ConcordanceḤajj - al-ʿĀdī 35
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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