1907,1111.96
Overview
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bracket;architecture;__;__
Date
200 to 299
Find site
Measurement
height 61.5 centimetres, width 13.8 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Carved wooden bracket with a socket in the centre. Both sides of the bracket are decorated with a lozenge-shape pattern. Looking at the object from above, to the left and the right of the socket a square frame can be seen, which has been carved on the sloping sides. The frames enclose a) a four-petalled flower and b) a stylised bird with outspread wings.;
Institution
Historical information
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Find site identifier
Niya
Stein site number
N.xx.03
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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