Side view of cup featuring band of silver decoration depicting animals amongst floral motifs and line of skulls
Side view of cup featuring bird with outstretched wings under blue-green and red stones
Side view of cup featuring band of silver decoration depicting animals amongst floral motifs and line of skulls
View from above of silver vessel made from top half of human skull decorated with blue and turquoise stones
Side view of cup featuring band of silver decoration depicting animals amongst floral motifs and line of skulls
Side view of cup featuring bird with outstretched wings under blue-green and red stones
Side view of cup featuring band of silver decoration depicting animals amongst floral motifs and line of skulls
View from above of silver vessel made from top half of human skull decorated with blue and turquoise stones

Skull Cup with Base

Location
Tibet
Date
18th–20th century
Material
silver, turquoise, coral, brass alloy
Dimensions
2-3/8 × 7¼ × 5¾ in. (6 x 18.4 x 14.6 cm)
Collection
Rubin Museum of Art; C2011.13.11a-b
Object Essay

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