TIBET. Important and very rare "kapala" composed... Lot 77

TIBET. Important and very rare "kapala" composed of a gilded copper lid, with a rich floral decoration topped by a quadruple "vajra" and whose grip is a half "vajra". The "skull cap" is made of rock crystal set with a gilded copper ring around its perimeter and decorated with skulls and inserts of turquoise and coral. The set rests on a tripod base in gilded copper with a very elaborate decoration representing three "Citipati", surrounded by a floral motif, and each holding three Buddhist jewels ("ratna" or "mani") in their hands. Late 19th century. Height: 29 cm. Width: 25 cm. Old accident to the rock crystal part, very well restored.