MAS.473
Overview
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Fragment of a figure made of red clay. This is the upper half of a human head with the black hair in an elaborate hairstyle. The rest of the face is damaged and no facial features are discernible. Traces of pigments remain
Find site
Measurement
height 6.1 centimetres, width 6.3 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Fragment of a figure made of red clay. This is the upper half of a human head with the black hair in an elaborate hairstyle. The rest of the face is damaged and no facial features are discernible. Traces of pigments remain
Institution
Date
undated
Historical information
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Find site identifier
KarY.
Stein site number
K.Y.I.001
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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