Rare 19th Century Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – G3 (204Hz)

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl.   G3/D5 (Throat & Sacral Chakras)
Weight 1 lb 0 ¼ oz. (462g).   17 x 6.5 cm (approx. 6 ¾ x 2 ½ inches)

This is a fine-walled antique Lingam Singing Bowl with a low profile, and a wide shallow lingam at its centre surrounded by multiple concentric circles.  There is a neat naval underneath.  The finely forged walls make this a relatively large bowl for its weight, a touch over one pound.

It is a responsive bowl and easy to play.  The fundamental note is a third octave G (204Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The rim note changes to a fifth octave D (596Hz) if a wooden ringer is used.

This interesting Lingam bowl is in excellent structural condition.  A double-ended teak and suede ringer is included in the price.

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Listen: (2 struck notes and 1 played note)