Vintage Kapala Skull Cup – Colored Glaze Thopa Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Offering Vessel

This exquisite 12-22cm Kapala skull cup is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist Offering Cup, meticulously crafted using ancient colored glaze techniques to achieve its rich amber hue. As a sacred ritual implement, it serves the important purpose of offering Amrta Pills (the “nectar of immortality”) in Vajrayana Buddhist ceremonies.

Handmade by skilled artisans, this Kapala skull cup replicates the traditional designs used in Himalayan Buddhism for centuries. The colored glaze manufacturing process follows time-honored methods, resulting in a vessel that is both visually striking and spiritually significant. The warm amber tones symbolize wisdom and compassion in Buddhist iconography.

In Tibetan Buddhist rituals, the Skull Bowl (Kapala) is used as a ceremonial container for sacred substances during empowerment ceremonies (wang), feast offerings (tsok), and other tantric practices. Its 12-22cm size makes it ideal for both personal altars and temple use.

This ritual implement is more than a decorative item – it’s a powerful spiritual tool for practitioners. The Kapala’s symbolic meaning represents the transformation of ignorance into enlightenment. Each piece carries the weight of Tibetan Buddhist tradition, making it a meaningful addition to any collection of Buddhist ritual objects.

Perfect for:

Serious Vajrayana practitioners

Collectors of Tibetan Buddhist artifacts

Those seeking authentic Buddhist ritual implements

Meditation and shrine use

Crafted with reverence for tradition, this ancient-method colored glaze Kapala brings authentic Himalayan Buddhist practice into your spiritual space.