Overview
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Single scale of armour made of carved leather. One corner of the originally rectangular object is broken off. In each of the remaining three corners, two holes have been drilled. Additionally, a larger hole was cut into one of the short sides. One of the leather strips with which the pieces were originally bound together is still in place.;
Date
700 to 899
Find site
Measurement
height 8 centimetres, width 5.1 centimetres
Material
Language / script
Description
Scope and content : Single scale of armour made of carved leather. One corner of the originally rectangular object is broken off. In each of the remaining three corners, two holes have been drilled. Additionally, a larger hole was cut into one of the short sides. One of the leather strips with which the pieces were originally bound together is still in place.;
Institution
Historical information
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Find site identifier
Niya
Stein site number
N.V.xv.004
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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