Large Antique Thadobati Singing Bowl – Lovely E3 & Bb4 and Long Sustain

Antique Thadobati Singing Bowl.  E3 & Bb4 (Solar Plexus & Crown Chakras)

Weight 2 lb 5 ½ oz (1. 06 kilos).  21 x 11 cm (approx. 8 ¼ x 4 ¼ inches)

This large antique Thadobati Singing Bowl has a long sustain and an exceptionally nice third octave E fundamental (160Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede ringer, and the rim note will readily and smoothly transform into a middle Bb (472Hz) if required.  The rim note changes to a fifth octave Bb (905Hz) if a wooden ringer is employed.

This large bowl has all the characteristics of the Thadobati form with its flat bottom, cut lip and fairly straight high-sided wall.  The circles at its centre have been worn away after years of ritual cleaning and it now has a beautifully smooth golden interior.  The outer wall has an attractive hammered surface and a decorative dotted collar encircles the rim.   It is structurally sound and clean.

Altogether a very nice example of this bowl form!

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

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Listen: (2 struck notes and 2 played notes, suede ringer then wood)