Huge 19th Century 12¾” Jambati Temple Singing Bowl – Perfect Pitch F#2
Antique Jambati Singing Bowl. Notes F#2 & C#4 (Heart & Root Chakras)
Weight 2.69 kilos (5 lb 15 oz). Size 32.5 x 15 cm (12¾ x 6 inches)
This is a huge antique Jambati Singing bowl dating from the 19th Century, possibly earlier, with a perfect pitch F#2 voice.
The fundamental is a low second octave perfect pitch F#2 (92Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played with a suede ringer. The rim note changes to a middle octave C#4 (285Hz) with a wooden ringer. It plays beautifully when handheld but is best placed on a cushion for playing because of its weight.
Antique Jambati bowls approaching anything like this size are extremely rare and sought after for their beautiful low resonant powerful voices and long sustains. It is likely that this superior quality bowl was commissioned by or for a monastery or temple, where it would have served some important ceremonial purpose.
This is a superior quality bowl with a triangulated lip, decorative band around the rim, and circles at its centre.
It is in good condition; structurally sound, clean and stain-free, with some copper oxidization inside.
A very attractive large bowl with an excellent voice!
A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion, padded striker, and ringer are all included in the price.