Traditional Sacred Kapala Set | Buddhist Tantric Ritual Art

Sacred Tantric Kapala Bowls | Vajrayana Altar Ritual Art

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Size: 13cm(Height) x 7cm(width)
Total Weight: 0.12kg
Materials: Copper Oxidize, Silver plating
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About Our Ritual Item:  

This handcrafted Kapala Set presents two traditional Buddhist ritual skull cups designed with detailed Himalayan ornamentation and a distinctive antique finish. Each cup measures 13 cm in height and 7 cm in width, with a total weight of 0.12 kg. The pair features rounded ritual bowls with intricately decorated covers, ornamental finials, and richly patterned bases. A small skull motif appears prominently on the front of each cup, adding to its traditional Tantric Buddhist character. The carefully arranged surface details give the set a strong presence for a Buddhist altar, shrine, or sacred display.

This Kapala Set is crafted from oxidized copper with silver plating and decorated from top to bottom with traditional ornamental details. Each covered bowl has a patterned domed lid topped with a small finial, while the bowl section has a contrasting silver plated surface. Beneath the bowl, detailed floral and scroll motifs surround a central skull emblem. The lower section forms a decorative pedestal with layered patterns and pointed ornamental extensions. In Vajrayana Buddhist practice, the kapala is a ritual vessel associated with offerings, transformation, and the contemplation of impermanence. Its symbolism connects ritual practice with the transformation of ordinary attachments into wisdom.

This Tibetan Kapala Set can be placed on a Buddhist altar or shrine and used in appropriate Vajrayana ritual settings by practitioners familiar with its traditional purpose. It can also serve as a meaningful sacred art piece for meditation rooms, Dharma spaces, and collections of Himalayan ritual objects. The matching pair creates a balanced altar presentation while preserving the traditional visual language of Buddhist Tantric ritual art.

Introduction To The Kapala :

The 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.

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Consecration
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the items to respective Monasteries.

Please Note: Once consecrated, the item becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.