Object class: Amulets / Function: 5.0 Use not specified (Ritual, Pageantry, and Recreation) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-21873, described as Mandala of a specific deity drawn in ink on paper, wrapped in colored thread.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 9-21872, described as Mandala of a specific deity drawn in ink on paper, wrapped in colored thread, and sealed with wax.

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 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 9-21955, 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 9-21956, 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 9-21959, 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.