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The skull cup (Kapala or Thod-pa) is used in tantric ritual practices to represent the transformation of delusion into perfect wisdom. The skull also symbolises Great Bliss and is a potent symbol of impermanence. Traditionally crafted from the human cranium it is one of the principal practice supports of the Vajrayana yogin.
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Genuine Human Skull Kapala
GENUINE HUMAN SKULL KAPALA with stand
Our Price: £895.00

An authentic human skull kapala that is a particularly powefrul piece in appearance and feel. It is a very clean skull cup that has been painted with a vegetable dye (probably beet powder) to make it suitable for ritual use. This is one of the deepest skulls we have aquired in recent years. It is robust and ready for a lifetime of practice.

Age: mid 20th century (recently sourced from a private Tibetan collection of ritual implements)
Origin: Tibet/ Himalayan
length 170 mm
width 135 mm
depth 70 mm

Comes complete with tripod stand.
HIMALAYAN CRYSTAL SKULL KAPALA
FINE HAND CRAFTED HIMALAYAN CRYSTAL SKULL KAPALA
Our Price: £395.00

A fine quality hand carved crystal skull kapala with smiling skulls at the front. If used for regular practice, crystal is considered to be very hygienic and is easily cleaned. Crystal also carries its own unique energy that many practitioners prefer as an alternative to human bone or metal.

length 5 inches
width 3.5 inches
depth 2 inches

Each piece is individually hand carved. Crystal displays natural inclusions.
Stand is not included.
Fine Kapala
FINE QUALITY SILVER, GILT & COPPER KAPALA

A beautiful hand crafted copper kapala that has been fire gilded with silver and 22 K gold.

Two sizes to choose from.

Large
Height approx 15 cm
length of silver dish approx 7.5 cm

Medium
Height approx 12.5 cm
length of silver dish approx 6.5 cm
Silver Plated Kapala
SILVER PLATED COPPER KAPALA
Our Price: £115.00

A wonderful fully silver plated copper kapala with a border of smiling skulls. A wondeful size and perfect for ritual use.

length approx 16 cm
width approx 13.5 cm
depth approx 4 cm
hand crafted in Nepal.

Kapala stand is not included!
SILVER PLATED RESIN SKULL KAPALA
SILVER PLATED RESIN SKULL KAPALA
Our Price: £59.95

A great looking stonecast resin kapala. Comes complete with sliver plated lining and a border of silver skulls. The underside displays a double vajra and auspicious symbols.

length 6.5 inches width 5 inches depth 2 inches

The stand is not included.
FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE STYLE COPPER KAPALA
Our Price: £70.00

This is a fine quality dark oxidised copper kapala. Based on an antique Tibetan design that our artisans have reproduced. The lid displays a double dorje motif and the feet are stylised human skuls.

Height approx 8 cm width approx 6 cm
FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE STYLE COPPER & GILT KAPALA
Our Price: £75.00

This is a fine quality copper and gilt kapala. Based on an antique Tibetan design that our artisans have reproduced. The lid displays a double dorje motif and the feet are stylised human skuls. This is slightly larger than the kapala shown above.

Height approx 10 cm width approx 7 cm
hand crafted in Nepal.
Copper & Gilt Kapala
FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE STYLE COPPER & GILT KAPALA - small
Our Price: £49.95

A lovelyy copper and gilt kapala. Based on an antique Tibetan design that our artisans have reproduced. The gilded lid displays a double dorje motif and the gilded feet are stylised human skuls.  This is the smallest size kapala that we have in our inventory.

Height approx 6 cm length approx 4.5 cm
hand crafted in Nepal.
Copper Kapala
FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE STYLE COPPER KAPALA - small
Our Price: £45.00

A lovely copper kapala. Based on an antique Tibetan design that our artisans have reproduced. The lid displays a double dorje motif and the feet are stylised human skuls.  This is the smallest size kapala that we have in our inventory.

Height approx 6 cm length approx 4.5 cm
hand crafted in Nepal.
SMALL DARK COPPER KAPALA
SMALL DARK COPPER KAPALA
Our Price: £49.95

Another wonderful small dark copper kapala. The shape is slightly different from the other small kapalas in our inventory. Displays laughing skull feet and a vajra at the apex.

Hand crafted in Nepal
length 5 cm
width 3.8 cm
depth 1.7 cm
Small Brass Kapala with Tripod
Small Brass Kapala with Tripod
Our Price: £12.00

A small brass alloy kapala with tripod.

length of kapala bowl 46 mm
width of kapala bowl 36 mm
height of kapala including tripod approx 80 mm
hand crafted in Nepal.
Crystal Kapala with Stand
HIMALAYAN CRYSTAL SKULL KAPALA with stand

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This is a really great item. Includes a hand carved natural crystal kapala and a brass stand. Each leg has a five prong vajra.

Crystal Kapala:
length 77 mm
width 52 mm
depth 31 mm

Brass Stand:
length 82 mm
height 38 mm
HIMALAYAN QUARTZ CRYSTAL KAPALA
HIMALAYAN QUARTZ CRYSTAL KAPALA
Our Price: £200.00

An amazing small size kapala hand carved from pure Himalayan quartz crystal.

Sourced in Nepal
approx length length 70 mm
width 48 to 52 mm
depth 30.00 mm
Each piece contains natural inclusions inherent in the crystal.
KAPALA STAND
KAPALA STAND - Flames

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A rare quality copper alloy kapala tripod with curling feet and detailed flame decoration. Based on an antique design.

adjustable to fit all sizes of kapala
Sourced in Nepal
height approx 4 inches
KAPALA STAND
KAPALA STAND - Smiling Skulls

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A rare quality copper alloy kapala tripod with curling feet. Based on an antique design.

adjustable to fit all sizes of kapala
Sourced in Nepal
height approx 4 inches
KAPALA STAND
KAPALA STAND
Our Price: £49.95

A very nice smaller hard to find brass kapala stand.

adjustable to fit kapalas with a size of more than 5 inches in length.
Hand crafted in Nepal
height approx 90 mm


kapala is not included
KAPALA STAND
KAPALA STAND

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A rare quality copper alloy kapala tripod, based on an antique design with vajra feet and skull design.

adjustable to fit all sizes of kapala
Sourced in Nepal
height approx 160 mm (6 inches)
width approx 125 mm (5 inches)
kapala is not included
Tsok Spoon
Tsok Spoon
Our Price: £18.00

A lovely spoon made from a conglomerate of silver, copper and brass.

approx 22 cm x 2.7 cm
Sourced in Nepal
Tsok Spoon
Tsok Spoon
Our Price: £18.00

A lovely silver plated spoon with a flaming norbu design at the apex.

approx 6 inches
Sourced in Nepal
RESIN SKULL KAPALA
RESIN SKULL KAPALA

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A wonderful resin kapala.

length 16 cm
width 11 cm
depth 4.5 cm
Antique Kapala
GENUINE ANTIQUE KAPALA

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A genuine antique human skull kapala. Recently sourced from a private Tibetan collection here in the UK.

Age: 19th century or earlier
length 160 mm
width 140 mm
depth 45 mm
Antique Kapala
GENUINE ANTIQUE KAPALA with tripod

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A genuine antique human skull kapala. Comes complete with a fine quality tripod and dharmapala table cover.

Origin: Tibet
Kapala Age: 19th century or earlier
length 170 mm
width 130 mm
depth 43 mm
Kapala
ANTIQUE STYLE COPPER & SILVER PLATED KAPALA

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A fine quality kapala, handcrafted in Nepal. This is a silver plated copper piece with an antique finish.

approc 12.5 cm height
NEPHRITE JADE KAPALA DISH
NEPHRITE JADE KAPALA DISH with stand

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An amazing kapala hand carved from a large genuine nephrite jade cobble. Although fairly shallow (15 mm) this would make a lovely kapala. Comes complete with copper kapala stand.

Approximate size and weight

6 “x 3 7/8 “x 1 “
Around 1 1/4 lbs or 600 gms
Gilded Tsok Spoon
Gilded Tsok Spoon

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A lovely spoon made from copper and gilded with silver and gold.

approx 19.5 cm x 2.7 cm
Sourced in Nepal
Genuine Human Skull Kapala
GENUINE HUMAN SKULL KAPALA

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A genuine human skull kapala. Recently sourced from a private collection. This is a beautiful clean skull cup that has been lined with silver and has a border of skulls. This piece comes complete with a tripod stand.

Age: 30 years plus
Origin: Himalayan
length 190 mm (approx 7.5 inches)
width 130 mm
depth 60 mm
Genuine Human Skull Kapala
GENUINE HUMAN SKULL KAPALA

SOLD!

A genuine human skull kapala that is a particularly powefrul piece in appearance and feel. It is a very clean skull cup that has been gently painted with a vegetable dye  (probably beet powder) to make it suitable for ritual use.  This is one of the deepest skulls we have seen and is robust and ready for a lifetime of practice.

Age: mid 20th century (recently sourced from a private Tibetan collection of ritual implements)
Origin: Tibet/ Himalayan
length 170 mm (approx & inches)
width 140 mm
depth 85 mm
Genuine Human Skull Kapala
GENUINE HUMAN SKULL KAPALA

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A genuine old human skull kapala in wonderful condition. It is robust and ready for a lifetime of practice.

Age: early 20th century (recently sourced from a private Tibetan collection of ritual implements)
Origin: Tibet/ Himalayan
length 16.3 cm
width 13 cm
depth 4.5 cm
Genuine Human Skull Kapala
ANTIQUE HUMAN SKULL KAPALA - 19th Century

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A genuine antique human skull kapala with a strong presence. Displays a lovely patina with clear indication of prior ritual use. It is robust and ready for a lifetime of practice.

Age: 19th century or earlier
Origin: Tibet/ Himalayan
length 16.2 cm
width 13.5 cm
depth 5 cm
Genuine Human Skull Kapala
ANTIQUE HUMAN SKULL KAPALA - Early 20th Century

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A genuine old human skull ritual kapala. It is deep and well balanced. It was previously painted (probably vegtable dye) to allow for ritual use. A robust piece that is ready for a lifetime of practice.

Age: Early 20th C
Origin: Tibet/ Himalayan
length 17.6 cm
width 12.9 cm
depth 6 cm