A SOUTH ARABIAN BRONZE COUPLE

A SOUTH ARABIAN BRONZE COUPLE
Circa Mid 3rd Century A.D.
Cast with a lovemaking scene, the woman lying on her back with her legs raised, her right hand holding her lover's neck, her left resting on his back, a bracelet on each wrist, an armlet on her right arm and an anklet on both ankles, her hair bound in a chignon, the man with his arms in similar position, his hair with striations, an inscription on his shoulders with the proper name "Malihum," a longer inscription on her back reading, "Amat Yasmaw has confessed (her) sin, (even) the daughter of Bashemat"
4¾ in. (12 cm) long