{"product_id":"tibetan-ceremonial-kapala","title":"Tibetan Ceremonial Kapala | Buddhist Skull Cup for Rituals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuddhist Kapala Vessel | Copper and Brass Ritual Object for Vajrayana Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 14.5cm(Height) x 9cm(Length) x 8.5cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 0.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Copper with brass border\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan Ceremonial Kapala\u003c\/strong\u003e measures 14.5 cm in height, 9 cm in length, and 8.5 cm in width, with a weight of 0.2 kg. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003ecopper with brass borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, this ritual vessel features a distinctive covered cup form with a rounded bowl, domed lid, and elegantly shaped flared base. The surface is richly decorated with intricate engraved floral and scrolling motifs, while the brass borders emphasize the contours of the vessel. An ornate finial crowns the lid, completing its ceremonial appearance and adding a refined detail to the traditional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKapala\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important ritual vessel in Vajrayana Buddhist practice, traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003eimpermanence, transformation, and the offering of ordinary attachments into wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stylized form incorporates detailed ornamental patterns across the cup, lid, and base, creating a harmonious decorative composition. The domed cover and ornamental finial give the vessel a formal ritual character, while the contrasting brass borders provide definition between its individual sections. The engraved motifs further reflect the detailed metalworking tradition of Himalayan Buddhist ritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eTibetan Kapala vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for Vajrayana Buddhist altars, shrine spaces, meditation areas, ritual settings, and collections of traditional Himalayan sacred objects. Its copper construction, brass detailing, engraved ornamentation, covered design, and distinctive base make it a meaningful addition to a devotional environment. Whether incorporated into a ceremonial arrangement or displayed as a sacred collector's object, it reflects the ritual symbolism and traditional craftsmanship associated with Vajrayana Buddhist practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction To The Kapala :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Kapala set holds the nectar used in higher esoteric rituals. It offers liberation to gods and deities, ensuring their devotion. The offerings are said to be transformed into the Wisdom Nectar, a liquid form of the deity's Enlightened Mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView More from Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/collections\/kapala-skull-cup-sets-stands-collection\" title=\"Kapala (Skull Cup) Sets \u0026amp; Stands Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKapala (Skull Cup) Sets \u0026amp; Stands Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESU","offers":[{"title":"14.5cm x 8.5cm","offer_id":50132664254714,"sku":"27719ESUKapala","price":414.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0442\/7218\/9604\/files\/8fc25b99-e078-478d-8cdb-53ebf772f80d-copy.jpg?v=1787115243","url":"https:\/\/enlightenmentthangka.com\/products\/tibetan-ceremonial-kapala","provider":"Enlightenment Thangka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}