Thai Amulets

Tsa-Tsa are clay impressions made with metal molds containing the hollowed, reversed image of a deity or sacred symbol.  The stamped images are dried in the sun and in some cases fired into hardness.  They may be empowered by printing or writing a mantra on the back.

These tablets were originally created to be deposited as offerings to be placed in stupas (receptacles to enshrine relics of great teachers, sacred books, or anything radiating sacred power), holy caves and monastery altars.

In southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Burma tsa-tsa’s are extremely valued as amulets and often worn around the neck.  These amulets are still being produced in the traditional clay form as well as in cast metal.  The amulets are often placed in cases or frames for protection.

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