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December 0510, 2020
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LOT 78

Lot 78

Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900

Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900
Lot 78 Details
Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900

with skull mask border
length 7 in — 17.8 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Lot Report

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Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900
  • Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900
  • Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900
  • Tibetan Buddhist Silver Lined Kapala (Skull Cap) Bowl, c.1900

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition, if you're not the guy whose skull this was.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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