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Stucco relief head.
Date
500 to 699
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Measurement
height 13.2 centimetres, width 9.2 centimetres
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Description
Scope and content : Mi. xi. 00102. Stucco relief head of classical type with pointed curling beard and moustache. Brows contracted, wrinkling forehead and nose, but corners of mouth turned up, and prominent eyes normally open. Head-dress and hair as in Mi. xi. 0061. R. ear gone and lobe of L. Drapery going behind L. shoulder. Traces of dark paint on eyes, hair, and beard. For others of similar type, see Mi. xi. 00103–6. Tip of beard to top of head-dress 5″. Pl. CXXXII.
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Min.
Stein site number
Mi.xi.00102
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Site near Shorchuk, Karashahr, 20-30 miles east of Lake Baghrash on the northern arm of the Silk Road. It is called 'Ming-oi' meaning the 'Thousand Houses' and consists of an extensive collection of Buddhist shrines. Stein excavated there on his second expedition to Chinese Central Asia. Hedin and Grünwedel had excavated there previously.
Short description : Buddhist Caves north of Korla
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