Heavy Small Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – D5

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl.  D5 (Sacral Chakra)

Weight 1 lb 12 oz (793 grams).  Size 6 x 2¾ inches (15.5 x 7 cm)

This small/medium antique Lingam Singing Bowl has seen better days. It is structurally sound but there is a small area of surface pitting inside the basin, the lingam has a tiny ding, and its walls are moderately scratched and stained inside and out.  It has clearly had a hard life and would probably benefit from a good clean!

However, it’s an interesting bowl despite its cosmetic shortcomings, and its singing voice is good.   This is a responsive bowl that readily sings a nice fifth octave D (592Hz) whether struck or played around the rim.

I believe this to be an old bowl, perhaps dating from 18^th century.  It has unusually thick walls and a flat bottom, and at over ¾ kilo it is heavy for its size.  Its thick inward-facing lip (once grooved) is a nice feature.  There is a small nipple-like lingam, surrounded by two circles, at its centre, with a tiny navel underneath.

The relatively low price reflects the authentic physical appearance of this rare bowl, not the quality of its sound.  A ringer is included.

Note: Audio clips coming soon.