Terrakotta Han-dinasztia Cocoon Jar - 26 cm
Nr. 87089309
Az ókori kínai Liao-dinasztia gyűjteménye terrakotta fogadalmi táblából és csont nyílhegyekből
Nr. 87089309
Az ókori kínai Liao-dinasztia gyűjteménye terrakotta fogadalmi táblából és csont nyílhegyekből
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
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