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Liao Dynasty Buddhist Votive Tsa Tsa Terracotta Relic browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese:Pottery: Pre AD 1000: item # 506074
KHRONOS ANCIENT ART Patrick B.M. van Kooten Kingston, Ontario Canada Guest Book $109 |
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STOCK #: AC050906-02RS CULTURE: Ancient Chinese DATE: c. Liao Dynasty, 907 A.D. – 1125 A.D. MATERIAL(S): Terracotta (clay) DIMENSIONS: 1.36" (34.57 mm) (approx. diameter) CONDITION: Wear, weathering, chipping and light earthen/organic encrustations consistent with age. A visually pleasing piece with some nice details, it remains un-cleaned and un-restored. COMMENTS: This lovely round Liao Dynasty Buddhist Votive Tsa Tsa Terracotta Relic features an ornate depiction of a seated meditating Buddha. Having a pleasing circular shape, this piece retains some fine detail and has a textured pattern on reverse side. Surface is un-cleaned and has a nice dark grey colour with a few even darker spots as seen. 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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