Overview
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Single scale of armour made of leather. Three holes have been cut into each long side of the rectangular scale, an additional hole was made into one of the short sides. Remains of a leather band are still visible.;
Date
700 to 899
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Measurement
height 6 centimetres
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Historical information
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Niya
Stein site number
N.xv.005
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The Niya archaeological site is approximately 50 miles north of modern Niya/Minfeng on the southern arm of the old Silk Road.
