Overview
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Fragment of a vessel (possibly part of a lid) made of red clay with a light-coloured slip on the outside. Near the rim is a raised band which has been stamped regularly with a notched tool.
Date
300 to 699
Find site
Measurement
height 3.9 centimetres, width 5.4 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Fragment of a vessel (possibly part of a lid) made of red clay with a light-coloured slip on the outside. Near the rim is a raised band which has been stamped regularly with a notched tool.
Institution
Historical information
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Find site identifier
Akt.
Stein site number
A.T.0015.b
Find site description
Site in the area of Yurung-kash, 15-20 miles ENE of Khotan on the southern arm of the Silk Road. (Stein 1921: map no. 27, A. 4). Stein found the ruins of a temple and Buddhist shrine. Objects included various stucco and relievo fragments that had been partly preserved by a fire.
Excavation history : Stein excavated here between 18 Sept. and 22 Sept. 1906 (see Stein 1921: 133-153).
Short description : Aktarek: in the area of Yurung-kash
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