Sabaean Stone Plaque Depicting A Ram, With Inscription On Reverse, On Stand
Provenance: Saba, South Arabia (modern-day Yemen)
Era: 5th-3rd century BC
Dimensions: 20.3 cm H (on base) x 11.4 cm W x 7.6 cm D
An exceptionally rare stone plaque from the Sabaean culture of Saba, South Arabia (modern-day Yemen), dating from the 5th-3rd century BC. The obverse of the plate depicts a magnificent stylized ram, facing left, with remarkably curved horns. Its tail is raised and its legs are bent. Incised lines adorn its body. The reverse bears a superb inscription composed of three Sabaean letters, surmounted by four letters of another language, probably another Arabic script.
Provenance: Collection of Gabriel Vandervort, California, USA
Era: 5th-3rd century BC
Dimensions: 20.3 cm H (on base) x 11.4 cm W x 7.6 cm D
An exceptionally rare stone plaque from the Sabaean culture of Saba, South Arabia (modern-day Yemen), dating from the 5th-3rd century BC. The obverse of the plate depicts a magnificent stylized ram, facing left, with remarkably curved horns. Its tail is raised and its legs are bent. Incised lines adorn its body. The reverse bears a superb inscription composed of three Sabaean letters, surmounted by four letters of another language, probably another Arabic script.
Provenance: Collection of Gabriel Vandervort, California, USA
1 645 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Stone
Width: 11
Height: 20
Depth: 8
Reference (ID): 1760877
Availability: In stock
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