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A genuine and spiritually significant terracotta votive tablet dating to the Bagan (Pagan) period (approx. 11th–13th century). These sacred objects were historically created as merit-making offerings and are highly collectible examples of early Southeast Asian Buddhist art.
Features & Details
Iconography: The tablet depicts the Buddha in the Bhumisparsha Mudra (Earth-touching gesture), representing the moment of Enlightenment. He is seated within a decorated temple arch, flanked by votive stupas (symbolizing the Buddha\'s presence).
Base Inscription: The lower section features a visible Nagari/Sanskrit inscription. This is likely the Ye Dhammā (Buddhist Creed), a sacred formula used to consecrate the tablet.
Material: Authentic sun-baked terracotta with a rich, earthy patina and natural mineral encrustation consistent with its age and burial.
Dimensions: Measures 6\" x 5\"
Historical Significance
Art from this era represents the golden age of Buddhist temple building in Burma. Tablets like this were often deposited in the hollow cores of stupas or given as tokens of pilgrimage. This piece is a remarkable survivor of the medieval Buddhist world.
