Lot 9026

15-17thC Tibetan or Nepali Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches

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15-17thC Tibetan or Nepali Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches

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15-17thC Tibetan or Nepali Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches deep, 6 inches wide, Approximately 5 inches tall, 9 7/8 inches tall on a custom stand. Well-cast -possibly Newari Craftsman. Very good example. Hard to find now.

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15-17thC Tibetan or Nepali Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches

Name: 15-17thC Tibetan or Nepali Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches
SKU: 140521649
Price: 3500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,500 - $4,400

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