1907,1111.59
Overview
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plank;post
Date
700 to 799
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Measurement
depth 4.1 centimetres, height 66.8 centimetres, width 6.8 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Painted wooden post. The rectangular wooden post is painted with a depiction of the Buddha standing on a blue lotus with yellow centre. The figure is slightly turned to the right and wears a purple robe with white borders, a white undergarment and a green cloak. The hands are held in front of the body but their exact position is unclear.
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Historical information
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Find site identifier
DanU.
Stein site number
D.T.04
Find site description
Situated between the Khotan and Keriya rivers, and approximately 50 miles north of Domoko which is on the southern arm of the Silk Road.
Excavation history : Stein excavated here between 19 Dec. 1900 and 3 Jan. 1901 (see Stein 1907: 237-303).
Short description : Dandanuiliq: between the Khotan and Keriya rivers
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