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Skull Cup with Base; Tibet; 18th-20th century; silver, turquoise, coral, brass alloy; Rubin Mus…
Skull cup with Base
Skull Cup with Base; Tibet; 18th-20th century; silver, turquoise, coral, brass alloy; Rubin Mus…
Skull Cup with Base; Tibet; 18th-20th century; silver, turquoise, coral, brass alloy; Rubin Museum of Art; C2011.13.11a-b; photography by David De Armas, Rubin Museum of Art, 2020

Skull cup with Base

OriginTibet
Date18th - 20th century
Dimensions2 3/8 × 7 1/4 × 5 3/4 in.
MediumSilver, turquoise, coral, brass alloy
Classification(s)
Credit LineRubin Museum of Art
Object numberC2011.13.11a-b
Project Himalayan Arthttps://rubinmuseum.org/projecthimalayanart/essays/double-sided-skull-drum/