2910 Coney Island Ave. 1st Floor, Brooklyn NY 11234, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antique and more...
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LOT 232:
A FINE TIBETAN SILVER-PLATED KAPALA, 19TH CEN.
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Sold for: $950
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A FINE TIBETAN SILVER-PLATED KAPALA, 19TH CEN.
An antique Tibetan lidded silver-plated hand-hammered copper Kapala skull bowl with a stand. The triangular stand is richly ornamented and decorated with relief skulls at the corners. The rim of the bowl is upholstered with metal, under the rim is adornment with a row of miniature skulls. The lid is adorned with intricate relief patterns, including images of a dragon.Kapalas are used for higher or secret tantric rituals, which are generally not available to the public. Many tantric deities are depicted holding kapala, mostly in the left hand.19-20 cc.
Dimensions: H: 9 in., (23 cm.)
