Asian Tribal Art - Thokcha or thogchag, Tibet
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Three magical talismans known as thokchas or thogchags by the Tibetans, which literally translates as "heavenly iron." These were thought to fall from the sky as gifts and were used as powerful amulets for healing and protection, passed on from one generation to the next. These three are from the 10th to 14th century and are all Buddhist. Double dorge mandala form, bronze, 9 grams, 1.5" diameter. #2020 $250 Mandala form, copper alloy, 16.5 grams, 1-3/4" diameter. #2021 $250 Magical mandala, copper alloy, 14.2 grams, 1-5/8" wide. #2022 $275 |
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