Fantastic collection consisting terracotta votive tablet known as tsa-tsa and two Khitan warriors bone arrowheads made during the Chinese Liao Dynasty, approximately 916 AD - 1125 AD. * Tablet depicts three Buddhas sitting on a lotus flowers with decorative mandorlas behind their back symbolizing and emphasizing the divine nature of the depicted figures. Each character is highly detailed and has been carved in a different and unique pose. Everything is enclosed in a big, great-looking triangular form. Tsa-tsa tablets are unique votive artifacts which were placed or buried in reliquary chambers to worship and to enhance the spiritual power of the temple. Dimensions: 73 mm (W) x 86 mm (H) ** Two very rare arrowheads with triangular cross-section, sharp tip, and precisely carved grindings. They were used by Khitan nomadic warriors as a weapon on the field of battle and during traditional huntings, apart from that they also fulfilled a decorative function and were worn to show a status of a warrior in a society. Dimensions: 13 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) ------   and   8 mm (W) x 85 mm (H) ARTIFACTS WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY: * 3 presentation stands to show the artifacts in upright position, in their full splendor. * Certificate of Authenticity document with all information about the artifacts and their photos. Document is providing the owner of these objects their lifetime authenticity warranty. PROVENANCE INFORMATION: Objects were purchased by our company from ancient Asian art expert Z.D.L. private collection. Previous ownership history: - Private Hong Kong collection of the owner of an antique shop from Chinatown District in New York, USA (collected before the 70's) - Ancient Asian art expert Z.D.L. private New York, USA collection