KAPALA, SILVER LINED, DECORATED IN 4 SILVER MEDALLIONS, TIBET; CIRCA LATE 19TH CENTURY; 1890! A fabulous display of 4 matching, highly-detailed, silver medallions; one on the front, one on the back and one on either side. A Truly Fine Old Used Authentic Antique Tibetan Ritual Vessel. The Kapala is a Ritual Drinking Cup, or Bowl, that is used in both Hindu and Buddhist rituals. Hindu Sadhu Babas are Religious Ascetics who have Renounced the Worldly Life. Master Buddhist Lamas also use Kapala in their Sacred Buddhist Rituals! “Lama” is the title for a Buddhist Monk; a Teacher of Tibetan “Dharma” Buddhism. The name Lama is similar to the “Sanskrit” word; “Guru!” Approximate Size: 7 inches long x 5 inches wide x 2.5 inches deep. Condition Excellent: Never Polished or Waxed! This is a Very Fine, Ritually Used, Authentic, Antique, Early Example with the Original Patination!I’M 71 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN COLLECTING TRIBAL ART FOR MORE THAN 36 YEARS. ALL THE ITEMS I SELL ON EBAY I ACQUIRED FROM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, BOUGHT AT AUCTION, OR INHERITED FROM MY GRANDFATHER! PLEASE GOOGLE: “TRIBAL ART ASIA” TO SEE MORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS POSTED ON MY WEB SITE. THANKS FOR LOOKING. PLEASE SEE THE OTHER ITEMS THAT I HAVE POSTED ON EBAY. The bottom line; the least expensive, price is up to you to decide when you make an offer that I will accept. If your offer is low I will not accept that. If your offer is the same price as the “BUY IT NOW” price, or at the very least; close to my asking price I will accept that. GIVE IT YOUR BEST “SHOT!” Offer what you think it is worth! Offer the highest price that you can if you want the best chance of winning this rare and unusual piece. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! I HOPE YOU ARE THE LUCKY WINNER!  ALL THE BEST: DAVE