Fabulous Antique ‘Shaman’ Singing Bowl – Concert Pitch, Inscription

Antique Shaman Singing Bowl.    F3 (176Hz) Heart Chakra

Weight 1.19 kilos (2 lb 10 oz).  Size 21.5 x 6.5 cm (8 ½ x 2 ½ inches)

This is a rare and superbly crafted shallow singing bowl of the type sometimes used by shaman.  This example has a particularly rare and beautiful form and benefits from an engraved inscription on the outer wall, a sure sign that it was highly regarded by a former keeper.

The fundamental note is a concert pitch third octave F (175/6Hz) when struck with a padded mallet.  The rim nore is a nice middle Bb harmonic (473-7Hz) when played with a suede or wooden ringer.

This is a heavy bowl for its size.  It has a fine rim, even walls, and a wide flat well defined bottom.   There are decorative band either side of the rim and around the middle of the outer wall.

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion, a padded striker,  and a ringer are all included in the price.

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Listen: (3 struck notes and 1 played note)