This unusually large Tsa Tsa, measuring 13.8 cm | 5.4" in height, depicts the female deity »Green Târâ« [Tib.: »sgrol ljang སྒྲོལ་ལྗང«]. The representation of the goddess is almost light three-dimensional compared to other Tsa Tsas. The Tsa Tsa is very finely worked. Both the individual beads of her jewellery and the pattern of her legwear are clearly visible.
Tara shows with her right hand the gesture of protection [abhaya mudra] and in her left the gesture of discussion [vitarka mudra]. In both hands she holds lotus flowers.
Traces of sand on the surface and the relatively good state of preservation suggest that this tsa tsa was protected from moisture and other harmful influences for a long time inside a stupa.
Green Tara is represented seated on a double lotus-throne, her right leg is relaxed. Her right foot rests on a small lotus throne, the stem of which is connected to the double large throne.
As black clay is relatively rare, the dark color of Tsa Tsa is probably due to the addition of soot during production.
In historical Tibet, life was not without danger, especially when travelling. The Tara protects against the »Eight Great Dangers of Life«. As a result, it enjoyed great popularity throughout the Buddhist Himalayas.
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Târâ originated from a tear shed by the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara as he felt the sufferings of the world.
Tibetan Buddhism considers Green Tara to be the original Tara. In fact, the Tibetan name for the goddess is »do-ngon«, which means »the original Tara«; but »ngon«, original has sometime been interpreted by some Lamas with »sngo«, meaning »green«.
Conservation: The Tsa Tsa is exceptionally well preserved. There are only two minor losses at the right edge and in the lower right corner.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurements: | 5.3 x 3.7 x 1.3" | 13.5 x 9.3 x 3.4 cm |
| Price: | on request |
| Shipment: | Parcel Service from Germany |
| Material: | Burned Clay |
| Age: | 18th century |
| High resolution: | Display [0.4 MB, 1390 x 2002 px.] |
