MAS.460
Overview
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Fragment of a slightly concave vesica made of stucco. Two applied plaques each show the Buddha seated in meditation pose on a lotus throne and before a nimbus. Between the plaques, applied stucco lotus flowers can be seen. The vesica has a border which consists of a band of flowers set within two lines. Traces of red, blue, white and black pigments remain.;
Date
500 to 599
Find site
Measurement
height 20 centimetres, width 36 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Fragment of a slightly concave vesica made of stucco. Two applied plaques each show the Buddha seated in meditation pose on a lotus throne and before a nimbus. Between the plaques, applied stucco lotus flowers can be seen. The vesica has a border which consists of a band of flowers set within two lines. Traces of red, blue, white and black pigments remain.;
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Historical information
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Find site identifier
FBY.
Stein site number
F.II.iii.001.a
Find site description
A group of dwellings and Buddhist shrines spread over approximately 6 square miles, in the Old Domoko area visited by Stein on his 2nd expedition. No further information entered at present.
Short description : Farhadbegyailaki - dwellings and Buddhist shrines
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