Material: Copper. Gold-plated. (This is a Kapala base)

Size: 14 x 9 cm

Narrative:

In Tibetan Buddhism, the **Kapala Base** is a ritual instrument used to hold the **Kapala Bowl**, symbolizing **offering, wisdom and emptiness**, and plays an important role in Tantric practice and rituals.

SYMBOLISM

- **Carrying wisdom**: The skull bowl itself is made of a practitioner's skull, symbolizing **impermanence and wisdom**, while the base provides a stable support, making the offering more solemn.

- **Offerings to the Buddhas**: The skull bowl usually contains **nectar, wine or offerings**, and the base ensures the stability of the offering, symbolizing the devout devotion to the Dharma.

- **Completeness of the ritual implement**: The base and the skull bowl together form a complete offering instrument, making the ceremony more complete.

**How ​​to use**

- **Offering Mandala**: The skull bowl and base are placed together on the altar to hold nectar or offerings to pray for wisdom and blessings.

- **Initiation Ceremony**: In the Tantric initiation ceremony, the skull bowl is filled with holy water or wine, and the base ensures its stability, symbolizing purity and blessing.

- **Practice and visualization**: Practitioners can deepen their practice by offering the skull bowl and base and visualizing **impermanence and wisdom**.

The base of the Kapala is not only a support for offerings, but also carries profound religious symbols and spiritual value.