Kapala Skull Cup, Tibet, 19th century, the skull cup resting on a triangular bronze pedestal representing a sacrificial fire with three heads, the domed cover cast with panels enclosing lokapala alternating with writings, the rim inset with turquoise beads (some missing), surmounted with a half vajra finial, ht. 10 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-06-02
Kapala Skull Cup, Tibet, 19th century, vessel displayed on a Buddhist altar used in ritual to offer to the ferocious dharmapala (defender of the faith), Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-25
TIBETAN COPPER COVER FOR SKULL CUP, L 6 3/4", & A VAJRA, L 4 1/2":Including 1 domed kapala skull cap cover, probably copper, cast with Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2012-06-16
having metallic inlay to the exterior in a rope twist design, depicting a Sanskrit character within a multi-layer mandorla and above a lotus base. Height Read more…
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2013-01-17
