Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight design toys And several illustrations colored by

And several illustrations colored by the original owner toward the end

I can't look at these cans without thinking of John's work

and ready to muddle some more

or a sprig of lilac

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Hand-painted Tsakli Cards, Set of Eight design toys And several illustrations colored byI had a partial set of Tsakli cards a year or so ago and have kept an eye out since, as I think they're really beautiful (and just the right size for me!) Though not at all my expertise, from what I understand these were produced as thematic groups or sets, and traditionally were used in initiations of young monks or as visualization aids during ceremonies and rituals. I believe (based on the handwritten text on their faces) that these eight are