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|script=North Italic script
|script=North Italic script
|alphabet=Magrè alphabet
|language=unknown
|language=unknown
|meaning=unknown
|meaning=unknown
|object=AK-1 rock
|object=AK-1 rock
|position=right area, lower area
|position=right
|orientation=90
|orientation=90
|craftsmanship=engraved
|craftsmanship=engraved
|condition=damaged
|condition=damaged
|culture_archaeological=La Tène
|type_inscription=prob. votive
|sortdate=-250
|date=5th–1st centuries BC
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== Commentary ==
== Commentary ==
Not previously published. Autopsied by TIR in July 2014.
Not previously published. Examined by TIR in July 2014.


Image in {{bib|Mandl 2011}}: Abb. 142 (photo). Photo of the entire rock wall in {{bib|Mandl 2011}}: Abb. 136.
Image in {{bib|Mandl 2011}}: Abb. 142 (photo).


Length about 55 cm, starting at about 80 cm above the ground. Running vertically upwards, slightly curving to the left. The very faint trace of a frame line might be guessed at on the left, but might well be just a trick of the eye. The best-preserved inscription on [[index::AK-1 rock|this rock]] as distinctness of scratches is concerned.  
Length about 55 cm, starting at about 80 cm above the ground. Running vertically upwards, slightly curving to the left. The very faint trace of a frame line may be visible on the left, but may well be just a trick of the eye. The best-preserved inscription on [[index::AK-1 rock|this rock]] as fas as the distinctness of scratches is concerned.  


{{c||E|d}} is preceded by a small round indentation similar to the one in [[index::AK-1.11]], probably natural. After {{c||S2}}, a distinctly visible zig-zag line {{c||line d 01}}{{c||line d 02}}{{c||line d 01}} in the lower area, which can best be explained as part of a ligature with either {{c||S2|d}} or the following {{c||E|d}} – the first case is suggested by the fact that the end of the zig-zag line would here coincide with the lower end of the (hypothetical) hasta; also it is closer to {{c||S2|d}}, in fact starting under it. In the second case, its end touches the hasta at the height of the lowest bar, but compare the only other ligature known from Raetic rock inscriptions {{c||NU|d}} with the bars of {{c||N2}}, turned against writing direction, branching off the hasta of the following letter. If indeed the writer got confused about the orientation of this element, it cannot be excluded that the intended ligature is not {{p||m}}{{p||e}}, but {{p||n}}{{p||e}}. The next four letters are well legible. After {{c||R2|d}}, a hasta with at least one bar crossing it ({{c||T|d}}). Traces of up to two more such bars might be considered relevant, yielding either {{c||Z2|d}} or, unlikely, a very ramshackle {{c||E|d}}. Then {{c||A14|d}}, possibly another letter after it (see drawing).
{{c||E|d}} is preceded by a small round indentation similar to the one in [[index::AK-1.11]], probably natural. After {{c||S2}}, a distinctly visible zig-zag line {{c||line d 01}}{{c||line d 02}}{{c||line d 01}} in the lower area, its left end starting below preceding {{c||S2|d}}, its right end touching the hasta of following {{c||E|d}} at the height of the lowest bar. The element can be best explained as part of a ligature with either sigma <sm> or epsilon <me> – cf. the only other ligature known from Raetic rock inscriptions {{c||NU|d}} with the bars of {{c||N2}}, turned against writing direction, branching off the hasta of the following letter. If <me>, the zig-zag representing the bars of mu {{c||M2}} should be inverted to connect with the lower tip of the hasta of epsilon. If we entertain the possibility that the writer got confused about the orientation of this element, it cannot be excluded that the intended ligature is not <me>, but <ne>. The next four letters are well legible. After {{c||R2|d}}, a hasta with at least one bar crossing it ({{c||T|d}}). Traces of up to two more such bars might be considered intentional, yielding either {{c||Z2|d}} or, unlikely, a very crooked {{c||E|d}}. Then {{c||A14|d}}, and possibly another letter after it (see drawing).


AK-1.17 is distinguished both by its good state of preservation and its content – unlike the other passably well legible inscriptions on [[index::AK-1 rock]], it gives no clue to a possible Raetic interpretation.
AK-1.17 is distinguished both by its good state of preservation and its content – unlike the other passably well legible inscriptions on [[index::AK-1 rock]], it gives no clue to a possible Raetic interpretation. The use of four-stroke sigma and possibly a ligature involving inverted mu or nu connects the inscription with the type-2 petrographs known from [[index::ST rock|Steinberg]] (see [[index::Raetic epigraphy]] and [[index::Script]]).
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Inscription
Transliteration: es?esχarṭa
Original script: E dS2 dline d 01 sline d 02 sline d 01 sE dS2 dΧ2 dA14 dR2 dT dA14 d
Object: AK-1 rock (stone)
(Inscriptions: AK-1.1, AK-1.2, AK-1.3, AK-1.4, AK-1.5, AK-1.6, AK-1.7, AK-1.8, AK-1.9, AK-1.10, AK-1.11, AK-1.12, AK-1.13, AK-1.14, AK-1.15, AK-1.16, AK-1.17, AK-1.18, AK-1.19, AK-1.20, AK-1.21)
Position: right
Orientation: 90°
Script: North Italic script (Magrè alphabet)
Direction of writing: dextroverse
Letter height: 88 cm <br /> – 9.6 cm
Number of letters: 9
Number of lines: 1
Craftsmanship: engraved
Current condition: damaged
Date of inscription: unknown [from object]
Date derived from:
Type: prob. votive
Language: unknown
Meaning: unknown
Alternative sigla: none

Images

AK-1.17
Inscription AK-1.17.
AK-1 rock - picture area 5
Object AK-1 rock - picture area 5 with inscriptions AK-1.15, AK-1.16, AK-1.17, AK-1.18, AK-1.19 and AK-1.20.
AK-1
Tracing of inscriptions on AK-1 rock.
AK-1 - picture area 5
Inscriptions AK-1.15, AK-1.16, AK-1.17, AK-1.18, AK-1.19, AK-1.20 - picture area 5.
AK-1.17
Inscription AK-1.17.

Commentary

Not previously published. Examined by TIR in July 2014.

Image in Mandl 2011: Abb. 142 (photo).

Length about 55 cm, starting at about 80 cm above the ground. Running vertically upwards, slightly curving to the left. The very faint trace of a frame line may be visible on the left, but may well be just a trick of the eye. The best-preserved inscription on this rock as fas as the distinctness of scratches is concerned.

E d is preceded by a small round indentation similar to the one in AK-1.11, probably natural. After S2 s, a distinctly visible zig-zag line line d 01 sline d 02 sline d 01 s in the lower area, its left end starting below preceding S2 d, its right end touching the hasta of following E d at the height of the lowest bar. The element can be best explained as part of a ligature with either sigma <sm> or epsilon <me> – cf. the only other ligature known from Raetic rock inscriptions NU d with the bars of N2 s, turned against writing direction, branching off the hasta of the following letter. If <me>, the zig-zag representing the bars of mu M2 s should be inverted to connect with the lower tip of the hasta of epsilon. If we entertain the possibility that the writer got confused about the orientation of this element, it cannot be excluded that the intended ligature is not <me>, but <ne>. The next four letters are well legible. After R2 d, a hasta with at least one bar crossing it (T d). Traces of up to two more such bars might be considered intentional, yielding either Z2 d or, unlikely, a very crooked E d. Then A14 d, and possibly another letter after it (see drawing).

AK-1.17 is distinguished both by its good state of preservation and its content – unlike the other passably well legible inscriptions on AK-1 rock, it gives no clue to a possible Raetic interpretation. The use of four-stroke sigma and possibly a ligature involving inverted mu or nu connects the inscription with the type-2 petrographs known from Steinberg (see Raetic epigraphy and Script).

Bibliography

Mandl 2011 Franz Mandl, Felsbilder. Österreich – Bayern: Nördliche Kalkalpen [= Anisa – Verein für alpine Forschung 4], Haus im Ennstal: 2011.
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