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19th. century Tibetan silver kepala with lid #1150177

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
19th. century Tibetan silver kepala with lid #1150177
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19th. century Tibetan silver kepala used in tantric ritual ceremonies. The vessel is in shape of human skull top and hand decorated with a line of relief human skulls. Very intricate silver decorations are present on the lid in high and low relief. The handle of the lid is in shape of vajra (thunderbolt). The base is made of ornate silver in high and low relief and with 3 human skulls in each corner.
This is a rare tantric object of major importance made of heavy, solid silver! Estimated value: $4.000.
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#: 514106</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th. century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Tibet</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:5" (13 cm.)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:3.3" (8.5 cm.)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:19th. century Tibetan silver kepala with lid</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Silver</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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