Mould
19th century (made)
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This type of mould is used for creating votive plaques or 'tsa tsa' out of wet clay. The devout give them as offerings on monastery altars or keep in their own amulet cases.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Cast bronze mould, for printing mantra, E.Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cast bronze mould, for printing a Manjusri mantra. Inscribed with Tibetan inscription and fitted with a ring and a leather strap for holding. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Om Vagishvari Mum, Om Mane Padme Hum, Om Vajrapani, Hum Phat' (Inscription in modern Tibetan lettering.) |
| Production | Chamdo, Khams Province |
| Summary | This type of mould is used for creating votive plaques or 'tsa tsa' out of wet clay. The devout give them as offerings on monastery altars or keep in their own amulet cases. |
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| Accession number | IM.92-1929 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2006 |
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