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Chinese Liao Dynasty Clay Tsa Tsa Buddhist Prayer Tile browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Decorative Art:Religious Artifacts:Buddhist: Pre AD 1000: item # 506067
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STOCK #: AC050823-02RS CULTURE: Ancient Chinese DATE: c. Liao Dynasty, 907 A.D. – 1125 A.D. MATERIAL(S): Terracotta (clay) DIMENSIONS: 2.00" (50.85 mm) high CONDITION: Some small old chips, pitting light encrustation consistent with age. Nice fine detail in the deeper areas. COMMENTS: This nice Chinese Liao Dynasty Clay Tsa Tsa Buddhist Prayer Tile features a single seated meditating Buddha. The surface is a light ash grey with hints of beige. Some nice fine details remain in the deeper areas of this charming tablet. It is a nice example of Buddhist votive clay tablets known as tsa-tsa (a name whose root has been traced back to Sanskrit). According to tradition, clay is transformed into a receptacle for sacred power when it is impressed with an image of a deity or holy symbol. Creation of such sacred objects, for use as votive offerings, relics or amulets, is to this day considered a meritorious action said to generate abundant auspiciousness for the maker, their family and surroundings. Whether it is used to decorate a wall, placed on an altar or held close, this tsa-tsa can be revered as sacred object and is undoubtedly a beautiful work of ancient Buddhist art. PROVENANCE: From an American dealer. Details will be provided to purchaser. *Prices in CAD. This item is Guaranteed Authentic. Please see our Sales Policy and AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE for full details. |
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