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Fragment of relief plaque showing a seated Buddha. He has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band and is shown seated against a vesica bordered by lotus petals. The legs are crossed, the eyes closed, the hands held in the meditation position (dhy_na mudr_). Made of yellowish clay, moulded and fired.;
Date
300 to 699
Find site
Measurement
height 9.2 centimetres, width 5.8 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Fragment of relief plaque showing a seated Buddha. He has a head nimbus enclosed by a plain band and is shown seated against a vesica bordered by lotus petals. The legs are crossed, the eyes closed, the hands held in the meditation position (dhy_na mudr_). Made of yellowish clay, moulded and fired.;
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Find site identifier
Akt.
Stein site number
A.T.0025.b
Find site description
Site in the area of Yurung-kash, 15-20 miles ENE of Khotan on the southern arm of the Silk Road. (Stein 1921: map no. 27, A. 4). Stein found the ruins of a temple and Buddhist shrine. Objects included various stucco and relievo fragments that had been partly preserved by a fire.
Excavation history : Stein excavated here between 18 Sept. and 22 Sept. 1906 (see Stein 1921: 133-153).
Short description : Aktarek: in the area of Yurung-kash
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