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wall-painting
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300 to 900
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Scope and content : Fragment of a wall-painting showing part of a lotus pedestal and a right foot. To the right of the lotus throne some flowers are depicted, underneath it is an inscription in cursive Br_hm_. The backing of the fragment is a mixture of coarse clay and fibres, the smoother surface was painted with ink and colours on plaster. The fragment is broken in several places and generally very friable.
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DanU.
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D.(T.) 017
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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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