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Ancient Liao Dynasty Sacred Buddhist Terracotta Tsa Tsa browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Decorative Art:Religious Artifacts:Buddhist: Pre AD 1000: item # 506071
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STOCK #: AC050906-01RS CULTURE: Ancient Chinese DATE: c. Liao Dynasty, 907 A.D. – 1125 A.D. MATERIAL(S): Terracotta (clay with ash grey surface) DIMENSIONS: 1.46" (37.09 mm) tall (effectively round, minutely wider than it is tall) CONDITION: Small stable crack at bottom left. Wear, weathering, chipping and light earthen/organic encrustations consistent with age. Areas of darkening on the reverse and lower half of obverse. COMMENTS: This nice round Ancient Liao Dynasty Sacred Buddhist Terracotta Tsa Tsa features an ornate depiction of a seated meditating Buddha. Retains some nice detail and has a pleasing circular shape. 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 USD. This item is Guaranteed Authentic. Please see our Sales Policy and AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE for full details. |
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