Crystal Kapala | Tibetan Ritual Skull Cup
Silver Plated Copper Kapala with Semi-Precious Stones
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Size: 72cm (Height) x 63cm (width)
Weight: 34.75 kg
Materials: Crystal, Copper Body, Silver Plated, Semi-Precious Stones: Emerald, Amber, Ruby
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About Our Ritual Item:
This Crystal Kapala is an extraordinary piece of Tibetan ritual art, designed with deep symbolic significance in Buddhist practices. Traditionally used as a sacred offering vessel, the kapala, or skull cup, represents transformation, the act of turning ignorance into wisdom and offering negativity into enlightened awareness. Its presence on an altar enhances spiritual practice, inviting blessings and guiding practitioners toward deeper understanding.
Exquisitely crafted from crystal and set upon a silver-plated copper body, this kapala is richly adorned with semi-precious stones, including emerald, amber, and ruby. The intricate metalwork and gemstone inlays showcase fine Himalayan craftsmanship, elevating the vessel into a true work of spiritual artistry. Weighing over 34 kg and standing at 72 cm tall, it commands reverence as a centerpiece for Buddhist rituals, temple ceremonies, or as a collector’s artifact of immense spiritual and cultural value. This Tibetan Crystal Kapala embodies both beauty and sacred meaning, making it a rare treasure for practitioners and admirers alike.
Standing at an impressive 72 cm in height and weighing 34.75 kg, this Tibetan Crystal Kapala is more than an altar piece—it is a commanding presence in any temple, shrine, or private collection. Its spiritual energy and aesthetic beauty make it a rare treasure, connecting the devotee to centuries of Buddhist tradition and Tantric practice. As an offering vessel, it serves to honor the deities while reminding practitioners of the ultimate truth of impermanence and the boundless path of wisdom.
Introduction To The Kapala :
The Kapala set holds the nectar used in higher esoteric rituals. It offers liberation to gods and deities to ensure their devotion. The offerings are said to be transformed into the Wisdom Nectar, a liquid form of the deity's Enlightened Mind.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
• Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot
• Set up an altar table and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
• Place your sacred item at the center
