This material was excavated by Aurel Stein in the cemetary at Astana on the Northern Silk Road in the Turfan region. The objects are displayed in Gallery 33. An important group of his Astana finds is also located in the National Museum in New Delhi.

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	Pottery vessels, deposited in graves, presumably with food offerings. Astana, Kingdom of Gaochang, 499-640. OA 1928.10-22.110: H. 16.7; dia. 10.2 cm. OA 1928.10-22.112, 110 (Ast.i.1.05), 113 View additional text and image. For an additional, related pot from Astana, see image.
	Figure of a woman. Astana. Early 7th c. CE. Painted wood. OA 1928.10-22.102. Compare Delhi, Ast.vi.4.04.
	Two wooden ducks. Astana. Early 7th c. CE. Painted wood. OA 1928.10-22.94 (Ast.i.1.012): 15 x 6 cm.; 95 (Ast.i.3.021): 14.4 x 5.6 cm. View additional text and image 1, image 2.
	Figure of a horse. Astana. 8th c. CE. Clay molded around a frame of wood and straw, with applications of silk. H.: 60.5 cm.; L. 79 cm. OA 1928.10-22.117 Learn more.