Sarah Le Helley

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Ritual vessel in Vajrayana Buddhism (tantric Buddhism). The stand and base are finely engraved with floral patterns and flames. The lid is adorned with a four-spoked Vajra as the handle of the lid. This type of offering bowl on the altar is symbolically filled with wine as a symbol of blood. The lid bowl and the foot are encircled by a brass band.

Rituelles Gefäß im Vajrayana Buddhismus (tantrischer Buddismzus). Der Ständer und der Sockel ist reich mit floralem Muster und Flammen feinst graviert. Der Deckel mit einem vierstrahligen Vajra als Griff des Deckels verziert. Diese Art von Opferschalen auf dem Altar symbolisch mit Wein gefüllt als Symbol für Blut. Deckelschale und Fuß mit einem Messingband eingefaßt.

Three-piece Kapala ritual object, Tibet - Copper - Nepal - 20th century

Good condition - 21 cm

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Copper three-part Kapala ritual object from Tibet, dating to the 20th century, made in Nepal, with a cover bearing a four-spoked Vajra and a stand and base with floral and flame engravings, overall in good original condition.

Three-piece Kapala ritual object, Tibet - Copper - Nepal - 20th century

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Copper three-part Kapala ritual object from Tibet, dating to the 20th century, made in Nepal, with a cover bearing a four-spoked Vajra and a stand and base with floral and flame engravings, overall in good original condition.

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