Exquisite 18th Century Lingam Singing Bowl – Perfect Pitch B3 & Inscription

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl. Notes: B3 & F#5 (Crown & Heart Chakras)

Weight 653 grams (1 lb 7 oz).  Size 17.5 x 9 cm (7 x 3 ½ inches)

This rare medium-size antique Lingam Singing Bowl dates from the 18^th century and has great aesthetic appeal with its gracefully curved and sensually smooth wall and wonderful antique bronze colour and patina.   It also has a fabulous perfect pitch B3 voice and benefits from an inscription on the outer wall; a sure indication of the importance and high esteem in which this bowl was held by a former keeper. 

The fundamental note is a lovely third octave B3 (245Hz) when struck with a padded mallet and perfect concert pitch B3 (247Hz) when played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The rim note changes to a fifth octave F#5 (728Hz) with a wooden ringer.

This bowl is beautifully proportioned and sits nicely in the hand.  It has a grooved lip and decorative bands below the outer rim and around the belly.  At its centre is a superb lingam surrounded and defined by circles, and a nice matching navel or yoni underneath.

It is in excellent structural condition and free of stains and blemishes.  It has a wonderful dark bronze colour and rich patina, and the look and feel of great antiquity.

One of the prettiest and best bowls in my collection!

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a double-ended teak and suede ringer are included in the price.

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Listen: (3 struck notes and a played note with a wooden ringer)