18/19th century Tibetan/Himalayan alloy ritual cup, is used in trantric Buddhist ritual practices to represent the transformation of delusion into perfect wisdom. The skull shape cup also sympoliss great bliss and is a potent symbol of impermanence. Traditionally crafted from human cranium it is one of the principal practice supports of the Tibetan Buddhist or Vajrayana Yogin. The skull shape cup silver gilt, lid top decorated Vajra, and fully carved ritual symbols, carved skull triangle stand. 10.4cm height Condition report: general wearing due to age, overall very fine condition.Provenance: Metok antique gallery, purchased in Parping of Nepal 1980s