1928,1022.88
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Measurement
height 8 centimetres, width 7 centimetres
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Description
Scope and content : Fragment of an inscribed stone. The fragment of red stone (probably sandstone) still bears two characters of a Chinese inscription. These were incised and their readability enhanced by adding cream-coloured paint.
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Date
undated
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Bez.
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Bez.xii.01
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Cave temple site north-east of Turfan. originally 100 or more caves and free standing brick-built temples constructed between 5th and 14th centuries showing mainly Buddhist themes but with some Manichaean paintings as well.
Short description : Cave temple site NE of Turfan.
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