Beautiful 10¼ “ Engraved Antique Jambati Singing Bowl from Bangladesh – Floral Motif

This beautiful 10¼-inch Antique Jambati Singing Bowl comes from Bangladesh and is a true work of art.  Virtually the entire outer surface has been exquisitely hand-carved with a beautiful geometric floral motif based on a traditional carpet design.  I believe the carving of this bowl dates from the 19th century and it probably took the highly skilled artisan a month or more to complete the work.

The fundamental struck note is a fabulous low second octave Bb2 (117Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede ringer. The rim note changes to a middle F4 harmonic (349-351Hz).  Sometimes the fundamental and the harmonic sing together.

This large antique Jambati Singing Bowl has been superbly forged and is structurally sound and in excellent condition.  It is quite heavy for its size.  It has a sheered lip and there are decorative circles at its centre. It has a very attractive dark antique bronze colour with golden highlights on the raised surfaces.

Carved Bangladeshi bowls are extremely rare and difficult to source, and always command a high price when available.  I managed to secure a few superb examples that will sell within days, so be quick if you are tempted.

A fabulous superior quality carved antique bowl with a wonderful low Bb2 voice!

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a ringer are included in the price.