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Khotanese manuscript fragment
Date
800
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Measurement
height 32.3 centimetres, width 28.2 centimetres
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Description
Scope and content : Khotanese manuscript fragment
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Bal.
Stein site number
Balaw.0154
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Site near Domoko, 60-80 miles east of Khotan on the southern arm of the Silk Road. On Stein's 3rd expedition, this signature indicates items including fresco and stucco relievos said to have been brought from Balawaste but not actually excavated there.
Excavation history : Stein 1921: 207; Stein 1928: 130.
Short description : Balawaste: Buddhist shrine near Domoko E of Khotan
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