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Hearst Museum object titled Top, accession number 9-21910d, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Trumpet, accession number 9-11919, described as Trumpet; curved copper tubing w/decoration of brass w/curvilinear designs; bell end is dragon-like head w/open mouth; modified into ashtray by addition of copper stand & a cigarette rest inside mouth; single elaborate horn (other missing) 46 cm. long, 7 cm. wide at mouth

Hearst Museum object titled Tsa-tsa, accession number 9-21957, described as Tsa-tsas are stamped clay images of Buddhist deities, made from a bronze mold. Both this tsa-tas and 9-21956 are from the same mold. This piece is made on clay. The creation of tsa-tsas is in itself considered a merit making activity. At certain occasions, such as the death of a loved one, a Buddhist may make a large number of tsa-tsas and dedicate the merit to the departed one. The tsa-tsas may be placed within a stupa, or in an amulet worn around the neck, or otherwise installed in a sacred place. Represented here are a Heruka with consort, and imbedded barley grains can be seen. These are likely from the hand of the Neychung Oracle of some great Lama.

Hearst Museum object titled Tsa-tsa, accession number 9-21956, described as Tsa-tsas are stamped clay images of Buddhist deities, made from a bronze mold. This Tsa-tsa is made of wax, and is from the same mold as 9-21957. The creation of tsa-tsas is in itself considered a merit making activity. At certain occasions, such as the death of a loved one, a Buddhist may make a large number of tsa-tsas and dedicate the merit to the departed one. The tsa-tsas may be placed within a stupa, or in an amulet worn around the neck, or otherwise installed in a sacred place.Represented here, are Heruka with consort. These are likely from the hand of the Neychung Oracle of some great Lama.

Hearst Museum object titled Tsa-tsa, accession number 9-21955, described as Tsa-tsas are stamped clay images of Buddhist deities, made from a bronze mold. The creation of tsa-tsas is in itself considered a merit making activity. At certain occasions, such as the death of a loved one, a Buddhist may make a large number of tsa-tsas and dedicate the merit to the departed one. The tsa-tsas may be placed within a stupa, or in an amulet worn around the neck, or otherwise installed in a sacred place. Amitabha Buddha is represented here. These are likely from the hand of the Neychung Oracle of some great Lama. This tsa-tsa has the syllables OM AH HUM inscribed on the back, signifying that this image has been consecrated.See also: T-48

Hearst Museum object titled Tsa-tsa, accession number 9-21959, described as Tsa-tsas are stamped clay images of Buddhist deities, made from a bronze mold. The creation of tsa-tsas is in itself considered a merit making activity. At certain occasions, such as the death of a loved one, a Buddhist may make a large number of tsa-tsas and dedicate the merit to the departed one. The tsa-tsas may be placed within a stupa, or in an amulet worn around the neck, or otherwise installed in a sacred place. This tsa-tsa is damaged and unreadable. These are likely from the hand of the Neychung Oracle of some great Lama.

Hearst Museum object titled Tsa-tsa, accession number 9-21958, described as Tsa-tsas are stamped clay images of Buddhist deities, made from a bronze mold. The creation of tsa-tsas is in itself considered a merit making activity. At certain occasions, such as the death of a loved one, a Buddhist may make a large number of tsa-tsas and dedicate the merit to the departed one. The tsa-tsas may be placed within a stupa, or in an amulet worn around the neck, or otherwise installed in a sacred place. Represented here is Akshobhya Buddha, and imbedded barley grains can be seen. These are likely from the hand of the Neychung Oracle of some great Lama.

Hearst Museum object titled Vajra, accession number 9-21919, described as This is a small vajra with good detail and the appearance of long years, perhaps generations, of constant use.A vajra, (rdo-rje) is a ritual device used in Tantric meditation to destroy all obstacles to enlightenment. Its counterpart is the ghanta bell. The vajra, held in the right hand of the meditator or the deity, is identified with compassion, skillful means for helping others and for attaining enlightenment, the diamond, the thunderbolt of Indra, and the male sex. The ghanta bell is identified with wisdom and the female. Vajras in the collection: T-51, T-61, T-62, T-96, T-97

Hearst Museum object titled Vajra, accession number 9-21915, described as This is an old vajra. It is somewhat crude in its construction, lacking the detail and nuances of the other vajras in the collection.A vajra, (rdo-rje) is a ritual device used in Tantric meditation to destroy all obstacles to enlightenment. Its counterpart is the ghanta bell. The vajra, held in the right hand of the meditator or the deity, is identified with compassion, skillful means for helping others and for attaining enlightenment, the diamond, the thunderbolt of Indra, and the male sex. The ghanta bell is identified with wisdom and the female. Vajras in the collection: T-51, T-61, T-62, T-96, T-97