This Tsa Tsa shows the the historic Buddha Shakyamuni sitting on a double lotos throne surrounded by the eight »Sugata Stupas«.
According to tradition, Siddharta Gautama found his enlightenment sitting and meditating under a poplar fig [»Bodhi tree«]. This is how he became Buddha. This is why the »Bodhi tree« is also called the »tree of awakening« or simply the »Buddha tree«. Buddha's head is surrounded on three sides by leaves and branches, a reference to this tradition.
A Tibetan inscription is visible at the bottom left [see second last detail photo]. This proves that this Tsa Tsa has its origin in Tibet and not in India.
Although there is no serious damage, the age of around 800 years has left its mark on the surface. With the exception of the bell-shaped Paranirvana Stupa [bottom right], the remaining seven stupas are very similar in size to those shown in the picture. This makes it almost impossible to clearly identify each of the eight stupas.
| Comparisation with a similar Tsa Tsa of Auctionhouse Bonhams |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurements: | 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.5" | 9.1 x 6.0 x 3.7 cm |
| Price: | 508 $ | 430 € |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany |
| Material: | Burned Clay |
| High resolution: | Display [0.9 MB, 1372 x 2039 px.] |
| Preservation: | History |
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