wood tablet, wedge covering tablet
Or.8211/1500
ink on wood
Overview
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Wedge Covering Tablet
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Measurement
depth 1.2 centimetres, height 5.1 centimetres, width 25.4 centimetres
Material
Language / script
Description
Scope and content : This is a well-preserved wedge-covering tablet with a hole near point. The square end chipped with a seal cavity and a few Kharosthi characters at the front.
Institution
Date
undated
Historical information
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Niya
Stein site number
N.xv.17
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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