Ancient Chinese terracotta tablet known as tsa-tsa made during the Liao dynasty (916-1125). The sculpture depicts effigies of three Buddhas carved in unique and different positions, deities are sitting on a lotus flowers with decorative mandorlas behind their back symbolizing and emphasizing the divine nature of the depicted figures. The deities have been carved with exceptional detail, their images are enclosed in a big, great-looking triangular form with originally preserved earth sediments. It's a very rare type of tablet searched by collectors! * Tsa-tsa tablets are a unique artifacts used as a votive offering placed or buried in reliquary chambers to worship and to enhance the spiritual power of the ancient Buddhist temples, it was also used as amulet to ensure success, prosperity and protection against evil spirits. Artifact includes Certificate Of Authenticity document (lifetime authenticity warranty) and acrylic presentation stand. Dimensions: 64 mm (W) x 75 mm (H) Very good condition PROVENANCE INFORMATION: Artifact was acquired by our company in 2024 from an ancient Asian art expert. Previous ownership history: - Private Hongconian 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 collection New York, USA Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.