Kapala 19th Century Tibet Sacred Libatory Cup With Silver Cabochons And Skull Bones

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Object description :

"Kapala 19th Century Tibet Sacred Libatory Cup With Silver Cabochons And Skull Bones"

TIBET 19th century.
RARE authentic kapala: sacred libatory cup.
Used by Tibetan monks during tantric rituals. Consisting of a skull cap, partially covered with a thick sheet of low-grade silver, cut and hammered. Decorated with skulls at the ends.
Dimensions:
Length: 18.2 cm.
Width: 13.5 cm max.
Depth: 7.2 cm.
Exceptional piece, old and IN VERY GOOD USED CONDITION.

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Price: 900 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Bone
Length: 18,2 cm
Width: 13,5 cm
Depth: 7,2 cm

Reference: 1232894