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Kamna 30


By kind permission of Ch. Robin and J. Schiettecatte

SUPPORT INFORMATION

Support typeArtefact » Stela » Stela with framework
MaterialStone
Decoration
TypeFramework » With geometric elements
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Horizontal grooves
Figurative subjectGeometric motif » Dentils
Decoration
TypeFramework » With abstract-figurative elements
Figurative subjectAnimal » Ibex
      Part of animal bodyComplete figure
      Animal gestureRecumbent
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Figurative subjectAnimal » Bull
      Part of animal bodyHead
      ViewFrontal
Decoration
Figurative subjectSymbol
      Symbol's referenceGod: ʾlmqh
Notes on support and decorationsThe ibexes are recumbent on a plinth, facing the centre of the stela. The junction of the horns and the necks are streaked with oblique lines. Three vertical lines represent the ribs of the animals. The beards and ears are accentuated.
An ornament is located between the bulls' horns.

ORIGIN AND PROVENANCE

Origin
Modern siteKamna
Ancient siteKmnhw
Geographical areaJawf - Wādī Madhab
CountryYemen
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EPIGRAPHS

TitleKamna 30 B
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Minaic » Central Minaic
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TitleKamna 30 A
LanguageAncient South Arabian » Sabaic » Early Sabaic
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