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LOT 0206
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
SOUTH ARABIAN ALABASTER TABLET WITH INSCRIPTION
3RD CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (1.3 kg, 12 cm).
3RD CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (1.3 kg, 12 cm).
Rectangular with two lateral flanges to the upper face; worked and dressed face with legend in seriffed South Arabian script.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by Barbara Toy, 1950/60s and thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. limestone block in the collection of the British Museum under accession no. 141539 (1985,0223.8) with more extensive legend in the script.
FOOTNOTES:
The South Arabian script is an abjad written sinistrograde; the present text appears to contain the numerals for '1' and '100'.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
