1907,1111.78
Overview
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figure
Date
700 to 799
Find site
Measurement
height 4.7 centimetres, width 5.3 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Fragment of a figurine showing the Buddha. Only the head with elongated ears, open eyes and the clearly visible protuberance remains. Behind it a circular halo decorated with an incised line is depicted. Remains of the garment as well as further decoration are visible but cannot be clearly discerned.
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Historical information
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Find site identifier
DanU.
Stein site number
D.(T.) 05
Find site description
Situated between the Khotan and Keriya rivers, and approximately 50 miles north of Domoko which is on the southern arm of the Silk Road.
Excavation history : Stein excavated here between 19 Dec. 1900 and 3 Jan. 1901 (see Stein 1907: 237-303).
Short description : Dandanuiliq: between the Khotan and Keriya rivers
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