1907,1111.88
Overview
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stylus
Date
200 to 299
Find site
Measurement
height 14.4 centimetres, width 6 centimetres
Description
Scope and content : Wooden stylus with a forked end. A twig, sharpened at one end, was used to make this stylus. The dark brown bark is largely still in place. This item evidences the practical use of wooden labels.
Institution
Historical information
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Find site identifier
Niya
Stein site number
N.x.04
Find site description
The Niya archaeological site is approximately 50 miles north of modern Niya/Minfeng on the southern arm of the old Silk Road.
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