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THE PROPERTY OF ALAN M. MAY
A SOUTH ARABIAN CALCITE-ALABSTER AND LIMESTONE STELE
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
Details
A SOUTH ARABIAN CALCITE-ALABSTER AND LIMESTONE STELE
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
The round-topped tapering alabaster shaft smooth on its front and sides, set into a trapezoidal limestone base, the front inscribed in two lines, "Fayashum (of the clan) Qasamum"
11 in. (27.9 cm.) high
Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.
The round-topped tapering alabaster shaft smooth on its front and sides, set into a trapezoidal limestone base, the front inscribed in two lines, "Fayashum (of the clan) Qasamum"
11 in. (27.9 cm.) high
Provenance
with Geoffrey Turner, Amsterdam, 1986.
Sale room notice
This lot was exhibited at the Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam in 1981.