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Clay votive impression. The clay lump is flat on the back and roughly tear-shaped, thereby resembling a vesica. In the centre is a very deep impression depicting a Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus throne. The right leg hangs down in front, the right hand resting on the calf. The left arm hangs loosely by the side, the left hand holds a long-stemmed lotus. The upper body is nude except for a light stole crossing from the left shoulder to the right hip. The Bodhisattva wears a tiara, the head is surrounded by a nimbus. The rest of the background is covered with small curls probably representing flames.
Date
800 to 999
Find site
Measurement
height 11.9 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Clay votive impression. The clay lump is flat on the back and roughly tear-shaped, thereby resembling a vesica. In the centre is a very deep impression depicting a Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus throne. The right leg hangs down in front, the right hand resting on the calf. The left arm hangs loosely by the side, the left hand holds a long-stemmed lotus. The upper body is nude except for a light stole crossing from the left shoulder to the right hip. The Bodhisattva wears a tiara, the head is surrounded by a nimbus. The rest of the background is covered with small curls probably representing flames.
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Find site identifier
KarY.
Stein site number
K.Y.I.0011
Find site description
An area of scrub-covered low sand hillocks stretching east of the stream of Domoko, 60-80 miles east of Khotan on the southern arm of the Silk Road. Remains of a destroyed Buddhist shrine were found, similar to that at Khadalik in plan and decoration, but probably smaller. Small pieces of painted wood from posts were plentiful. No sign of destruction by fire. No further information entered at present.
Excavation history : Stein excavated here on March 13, 1908
Short description : Karayantak - area east of Domoko
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