Image: South Arabian - Fragment of a Frieze with an Ibex and Oryxes - Walters 2138

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Description: This fragment, part of a stela, depicts a reclining ibex and three Arabian oryx antelope heads. The ibex was one of the most important sacred animals in ancient South Arabia, while the oryx was associated with the moon-god, 'Almaqah, and the god of Venus, "Athtar.
Title: Fragment of a Frieze with an Ibex and Oryxes
Credit: Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork
Author: Anonymous (South Arabia)Unknown author
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