Religious objects - Crystal - 1960-1970 - Rare Tibetan Kapala

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Surya Rutten
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Description from the seller

Rare elaborately created Tibetan "kapala" with a rock crystal "skull cap", put inside a sort of bowl made of an open work gilt copper garland of 11 Citipati skulls, with three Citipati skulls and a fierce Mahakala head on its rim, the whole group resting on an openwork gilt copper stand sustained by three standing Citipati. Tibet, 2nd part 20th century. Height: 20.5 cm. Length: 15.7 cm. The lid is missing, otherwise the object is in very good condition.

Rare elaborately created Tibetan "kapala" with a rock crystal "skull cap", put inside a sort of bowl made of an open work gilt copper garland of 11 Citipati skulls, with three Citipati skulls and a fierce Mahakala head on its rim, the whole group resting on an openwork gilt copper stand sustained by three standing Citipati. Tibet, 2nd part 20th century. Height: 20.5 cm. Length: 15.7 cm. The lid is missing, otherwise the object is in very good condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Tibet
Title additional information
Rare Tibetan Kapala
No. of items
1
Material
Crystal
Country of Origin
Nepal
Height
20.5 cm
Width
15.7 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Depth
10.4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated Period
1960-1970
FranceVerified
172
Objects sold
100%
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