Kapala - Bronze - Tibet - Late 20th century
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Bronze Kapala with a three‑part decorative stand and a lid crowned by a vajra, Tibetan origin, late 20th century, dimensions 18.5 × 10 × 10 cm, provenance Privécollectie, in good condition.
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This is a kapala (skull-shaped offering bowl) with a lid, mounted on a decorative stand.
Characteristics of this piece:
Material: dark patinated bronze or copper with richly engraved details
Structure: Three-part – an ornate stand with three legs, the kapala bowl itself, and a lid with a vajra knob.
Decoration: Extensive relief decorations with
traditional Tibetan motifs - probably makaras (mythical sea creatures), floral patterns and possibly protective symbols
Vajra-top: The lid is crowned with a vajra, an important symbol in Tibetan Buddhism.
In Tibetan Buddhist practices, the kapala was used for:
The offering of ritual liquids during tantric ceremonies
Symbolic offerings to protective deities
Meditation practices in which transformation and emptiness are central.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
This is a kapala (skull-shaped offering bowl) with a lid, mounted on a decorative stand.
Characteristics of this piece:
Material: dark patinated bronze or copper with richly engraved details
Structure: Three-part – an ornate stand with three legs, the kapala bowl itself, and a lid with a vajra knob.
Decoration: Extensive relief decorations with
traditional Tibetan motifs - probably makaras (mythical sea creatures), floral patterns and possibly protective symbols
Vajra-top: The lid is crowned with a vajra, an important symbol in Tibetan Buddhism.
In Tibetan Buddhist practices, the kapala was used for:
The offering of ritual liquids during tantric ceremonies
Symbolic offerings to protective deities
Meditation practices in which transformation and emptiness are central.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Tibet
Material
Bronze
Height
18.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Title of artwork
Kapala
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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