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Stupa (Choerten) - the 13 steps of the upper part symbolize the 13 steps of enlightment, in the shrine window a clay cast (Tsatsa) of the Buddha. Wood with partial lacquer guilding. Steps:unfired clay
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Stupa (Choerten) - the 13 steps of the upper part symbolize the 13 steps o...

Choerten (stupa), a Buddhist commemorative monument. This is a "victory" choerten, which commemorates the Buddha's voluntary prolongation of his life, in order to help all beings. Copper, fire-gilding, coral, emeralds, turquoise, rubies. H:77 cm
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Choerten (stupa), a Buddhist commemorative monument. This is a "victory" choe...

Je Jamyang Gyeltshen (1742-1803), 18th Chief-abott of Bhutan (Jekhenbo) Fire-gilt Bronze
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Je Jamyang Gyeltshen (1742-1803), 18th Chief-abott of Bhut...

Je Jamyang Gyeltshen (1742-1803). 18th Chief-abott of Bhutan (Jekhenbo) Fire-gilt Bronze
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Je Jamyang Gyeltshen (1742-1803). 18th Chief-abott of Bhut...

Amitayus,Tshe dpa'med is the deity of long life and is represented seated cross-legged and holding the vase containing the elixir of longevity.He is one of the most popular deities in Bhutan.
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Amitayus,Tshe dpa'med is the deity of long life and is represented seated cross...

Green Tara (sGrol ma),the deity of Compassion,born from the tears of Avalokiteshvara who cries over the sins of mankind.
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Green Tara (sGrol ma),the deity of Compassion,born from the tears of Avalok...

Buddha Maitreya (Jampa) - the buddha of the future. Firegilt bronze-cast, stone trimmings Thimpu dzong
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Buddha Maitreya (Jampa) - the buddha of the future. Firegilt bronze-cast, st...

Buddha Sakyamuni - sacred images of Buddha are found in all temples and symbolize the body of the Buddha, his speech and his mind. Copper, firegilding H: 46 cm
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Buddha Sakyamuni - sacred images of Buddha are found in all temples and symbo...

Buddha Sakiamuni(Shakya thupa)-the historical Buddha. Firegilt Bronze
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Buddha Sakiamuni(Shakya thupa)-the historical Buddha. Firegilt Bronze

Tang Thong Gyalpo
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Tang Thong Gyalpo

Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of longevity.She is the senior of the Five Sisters who were mountain and local deieties,converted into protectors of Buddhism.
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Carving of the deity Tsheringma, seated on a white lion,holding the vase of...

Ritual cakes (torma) called dmag gtor, "ritual cake of the warrior" are stuck into the masks of tsen, local deieties who play an important role in annual cere- monies performed for the well-being of the household. Mask, unfired clay, painted. H:38 cm
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Ritual cakes (torma) called dmag gtor, "ritual cake of the warrior" are stuck i...