Rare and Extraordinary Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – D4 (290Hz)

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl.  D4 (290Hz) Sacral Chakra
Weight 2 lb 12½ oz (1.27 kilos).   Size 21.5 x 10 cm (approx. 8½ x 4 inches)

This rare antique Lingam Singing Bowl has an extraordinary shape the like of which I have seen only seen once before in a similar but smaller Lingam.  It’s a difficult shape to describe so in this instance I will let the pictures do the talking.

Suffice it to say that it has been beautifully forged, with a large pointed lingam surrounded by circles at its centre, and a deep navel underneath. 

The upper part of the outside wall features multiple decorative bands, while the lower part is plain and smooth.  There is a possibility that the inside floor was once inscribed, but I cannot say for certain.  This unique Lingam bowl dates from the 17^th or possibly the 18^th century, and is in excellent and clean structural condition.

This bowl has a distinctive voice.  The fundamental note is a middle D (290Hz) whether struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim.  The rim note has a pronounced pulse and is especially nice.  A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion, a padded striker and a ringer are all included in the price.

This is a bowl for the serious Lingam collector.

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Listen: (3 struck notes and 1 played note)