13" Tibetan Buddhist Skull (with Ashtamangala On Reverse Side) Auction
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13" Tibetan Buddhist Skull (With Ashtamangala on Reverse Side)
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  • Description: In Buddhist Vajrayana practice, the skull cup serves as a sacred implement used in tantric ceremonies, symbolising the wisdom that emerges from contemplating on impermanance. In this Tibetan inlay Kapala, that symbolism is deepened through the presence of the Ashtamangala, the Eight auspicious symbols, intricately inlaid across the surface. By engraving the Ashtamangala upon a skull form, the artisan unites two profound teachings: the inevitability of death and the promise of liberation. The surface is meticulously covered in mosaic-like inlay of turquoise, coral, and ivory-toned stones. Turquoise signifies protection and spiritual vitality; coral evokes life force and ritual energy. The disciplined geometry of the inlay contrasts with the organic curvature of the skull, reinforcing the tantric principle of order emerging from dissolution. Fine metal wirework frames motifs, holding the stones in precise containment while adding rhythmic movement across the surface.<Additional Info: itemcode: DDV335

    Reserve: $1,133.00

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    13" Tibetan Buddhist Skull (With Ashtamangala on Reverse Side)

    Estimate $1,500-$2,000
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    $550
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