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Fragmentary stucco figure of a standing person, possibly a Bodhisattva. The young man has a serene facial expression and a bare upper body which is decorated with beaded necklaces. In the centre of the chest, these are adorned with a rosette. Additionally, he wears flower-shaped earrings and armlets. While the figure was made using a mould, the curls of hair and the jewellery was moulded and applied separately.;
Date
500 to 699
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Measurement
height 17.4 centimetres, width 13.5 centimetres
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Description
Scope and content : Fragmentary stucco figure of a standing person, possibly a Bodhisattva. The young man has a serene facial expression and a bare upper body which is decorated with beaded necklaces. In the centre of the chest, these are adorned with a rosette. Additionally, he wears flower-shaped earrings and armlets. While the figure was made using a mould, the curls of hair and the jewellery was moulded and applied separately.;
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Min.
Stein site number
Mi.xi.0083
Find site description
Site near Shorchuk, Karashahr, 20-30 miles east of Lake Baghrash on the northern arm of the Silk Road. It is called 'Ming-oi' meaning the 'Thousand Houses' and consists of an extensive collection of Buddhist shrines. Stein excavated there on his second expedition to Chinese Central Asia. Hedin and Grünwedel had excavated there previously.
Short description : Buddhist Caves north of Korla
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