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UAM 31


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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

DepositAden, University Museum, UAM 31

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with figure in relief
TopConvex
SubjectWoman
MaterialAlabaster
Dimensionsh. 16.3, w. base 10, th. 4-4.5
Decoration
Figurative subjectHuman figure
      GenderWoman
      Part of human bodyComplete figure
      Human gestureStanding, Hand raised
      Human clothes and attributesShort sleeved tunic
      ViewIn profile
Figurative subjectPlant » Ears of corn
Notes on support and decorationsThe figure, facing left (to the viewer) is carved inside a recessed panel; she wears a long, pleated tunic and is leaning on a pedestal, carved inside the panel. Traces of red pigment. Low relief.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteḤayd Ibn ʿAqīl
Ancient siteUnknown
Geographical areaWādī Bayḥān
CountryYemen
Archaeological contextFunerary context: Necropolis
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleUAM 31
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Qatabanic » Central Qatabanic
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