wood tablet, rectangular, rectangular tablet
Or.8211/1485
ink on wood
Overview
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Rectangular Covering-tablet
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Measurement
depth 1.2 centimetres, height 6.9 centimetres, width 13.6 centimetres
Material
Language / script
Description
Scope and content : This is a soft and dark rectangular covering-tablet with sealing carving. The Kharosthi scripts on both sides are fairly cursive and well written.
Institution
Date
undated
Historical information
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Niya
Stein site number
N.xv.5
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.
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