This square very old Tsa Tsa shows the historical Buddha Shakyamuni flanked by his two main disciples Shariputra and Maudgalyayana on an single layered lotus throne.
Very unusual is the screen of five palm branches depicted above on top of the tsa tsa. This possibly indicates the Buddha's native region of India.
On three of the four sides, the mantra of Buddha Shakyamuni: »Oṃ mune mahā mune shākya mune ye svāhā« can be seen in Tibetan U Cen script:
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*) The design speaks to the creation of the model in question for the period indicated below. Of course, it may have been pressed later, if the model lasted long enough. It is not possible to determine how this specimen has been stored since it was pressed. Therefore, it can also be younger.
Condition Report: The original bright color is largely lost, otherwise no significant damages.
| Property | Value |
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| Measurements: | 2.3 x 2.3 x 0.4" | 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.0 cm |
| Price: | 103 $ | 95 € |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany |
| Material: | Burned Clay |
| Age: | 15th - 16thcent. *) |
| High resolution: | Display [ 0.7 MB - 2145 x 2685 px.] |
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