Buddhistic objects - Bronze - 1980-1990 - Kapala
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Selected by Sarah Le Helley
Studied Asian art and art market management; researched art in Taipei; worked in auctions.
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Description from the seller
this is a kapala (skull-shaped offering bowl) with a lid, mounted on a decorative stand.
Features of this piece:
Structure: Three-piece - a decorated stand with three legs, the kapala bowl itself, and a lid with a vajra knob
Decoration: Extensive relief carvings with traditional Tibetan motifs - likely makaras (mythical sea creatures), floral patterns, and possible 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:
Offering ritual liquids during tantric ceremonies
Symbolic offerings to protective deities
Meditation practices where transformation and emptiness are central
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google Translatethis is a kapala (skull-shaped offering bowl) with a lid, mounted on a decorative stand.
Features of this piece:
Structure: Three-piece - a decorated stand with three legs, the kapala bowl itself, and a lid with a vajra knob
Decoration: Extensive relief carvings with traditional Tibetan motifs - likely makaras (mythical sea creatures), floral patterns, and possible 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:
Offering ritual liquids during tantric ceremonies
Symbolic offerings to protective deities
Meditation practices where transformation and emptiness are central
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping costs once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Tibet
Title additional information
Kapala
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Asia
Height
17.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1980-1990
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