MAS.989
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Stucco ornament in the shape of a six-petalled lotus. The flower is surrounded by a bead border and probably one belonged to the decoration of a Bodhisattva's attire.
Date
700 to 999
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Scope and content : Stucco ornament in the shape of a six-petalled lotus. The flower is surrounded by a bead border and probably one belonged to the decoration of a Bodhisattva's attire.
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Min.
Stein site number
Mi.ii.008~Mi.ii.001
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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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