Antique Brass & Copper Kapala Cup / Container / Oil Lamp. Hanging. Tibet

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A well-adorned hanging oil lamp in the shape of a human skull kapala. Used in sacred places, this brass and copper container has a rich history. The chain looks more recent than the cup itself. There is a small hole on one edge for the wick.

For the Serious Collector.

Item Number: C-8109
Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Age unknown but most likely early 1900s
Composition: Brass and copper
Dimensions: 9" long x 6" wide x 3.25" tall. Total height on chain: 20"
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Price: $ 385.00 USD

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