A BRONZE RITUAL SKULL-CUP

A BRONZE RITUAL SKULL-CUP
Nepal, engraved inscription, 19th ct.
L. 21 cm
The shaped skull-cup standing on a base, the pearled decorated mouth-rim cast with a central divinity-head to one side flanked by a pair of skulls, the inside with short inscription and traces of red puja.
From estate of the collection of Thomas Marcotty (1930-2005)
Traces of age, wear
Kapala aus Bronze mit Inschrift und Resten von farbiger Fassung
NEPAL, 19. Jh.
L. 21 cm
Aus dem Nachlass der Sammlung von Thomas Marcotty (1930-2005)
Altersspuren, berieben