MAS.527
Overview
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Wooden stupa. The originally round shape of the block of wood used to produce this object can still be seen at the base. However, the main part of the stupa is rectangular and above it rises a circular drum surmounted by a rounded dome. The four sides of the rectangular part still bear traces of a painted decoration consisting of a quatrefoil. A hole is drilled vertically through the centre.
Date
200 to 299
Find site
Measurement
height 18.8 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Wooden stupa. The originally round shape of the block of wood used to produce this object can still be seen at the base. However, the main part of the stupa is rectangular and above it rises a circular drum surmounted by a rounded dome. The four sides of the rectangular part still bear traces of a painted decoration consisting of a quatrefoil. A hole is drilled vertically through the centre.
Institution
Historical information
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Find site identifier
Niya
Stein site number
N.V.xvi.001
Find site description
The Niya archaeological site is approximately 50 miles north of modern Niya/Minfeng on the southern arm of the old Silk Road.
References
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The British Museum Reproduced by kind permission of the Trustees of the British Museum