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ts'a-ts'a
Date
366 to 1400
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Scope and content : Votive plaque (Ts'a-ts'a) Small, circular and flat votive plaque with a representation of the Buddha in half relief. He is shown seated on a lotus pad (padmasana) before a niche and is surrounded by small stupas. In addition to these, two times three raised dots are on both sides of the figure. This could be a reference to the three jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Mould-made of coarse clay, unfired.
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DHMG.
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Short description : Mogao Caves near Dunhuang
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