Molded Clay Image (Tsatsa) of the “Descent from Heaven”

Location
Guge, Ngari region, western Tibet

Date
11th–12th century

Material
sun-dried clay

Dimensions
height 3⅜ in. (8.5 cm)

Collection
Collection of Zhang Ying (张 鷹)

Photo Credit
Kunsang Namgyal-Lama

Object Essay