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Stone statue

Zhambyl Regional Historical and Local Lore Museum

Turkic Khaganate.
Carved from red granite. The head is round in shape; the neck and shoulders are clearly depicted. Both hands are placed in front of the body. The right hand holds a golden eagle, while the left hand depicts a wide-necked vessel (jug).

Material: granite
Date: 6th-8th centuries
Place of discovery: found during a stone sculpture expedition in the Shagatai, Kiyr Zhaisan area.

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