wood tablet, double-wedged tablet, wedge covering tablet, seal
Or.8211/1508(A)
ink on wood
Overview
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Wedge Covering-tablet
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Measurement
depth 1.5 centimetres, height 3.5 centimetres, width 23 centimetres
Material
Language / script
Subject
Description
Scope and content : This is the covering tablet of a complete wedge tablet. This covering tablet remains intact, clay seal and string in the cavity. The seal is deeply impressed from intaglio and the profile of Athene Promachos standing to L.p at the front. The Kharosthi scripts at the back are cursive and fairly clear.
Institution
Date
undated
Historical information
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Niya
Stein site number
N.xv.24
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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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