Crystal Kapala

Size:

13 x 20 cm, 8,5 cm high

1930 grams

Region:

Tibet

Type:

Kapala, made from rock crystal

Age/Period:

18/19th century

Material:

Rock crystal, Silver, Brass, Coral, Turquoise

Condition:

very good, a few of the little brass sculls are missing

Description:

A kapala for  or skullcup is a cup usually made from a human skull used as a ritual implement (bowl) in both Hindu Tantra and Buddhist Tantra (Vajrayana).

They are also found in copper or, in rare cases, made from crystall

This crystal Kapala is covered inside with silver and three stones.

Around the rim is a band with small sculls, made from brass – a few are missing

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