Rare Flange-Lipped Self-Amplifying Antique Lingam Singing Bowl with Unusual Artwork

This rare antique pot-shaped lingam singing bowl is self-amplifying, has an unusual flanged lip, and some interesting artwork.

The fundamental note is middle C4 (264Hz) when struck with a padded mallet and 258Hz when played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The note changes to a penetrating self-amplifying fifth octave G5 (765Hz) when played around the rim with a wooden ringer.

This globular bowl has very unusual artwork.  It takes the form of a chevron pattern set within a 1-inch band around the outer rim.   A pattern of dots inside and outside the chevron adds further interest.  It is extremely rare for a lingam, or indeed any bowl type, to be decorated in this way.

It has a grooved lip, a lingam surrounded by circles at its centre and a neat navel or yoni underneath.

This interesting 19^th century lingam bowl is in perfect structural condition and free of stains and blemishes.  It has an attractive lightly mottled aged patina that could be removed if desired.

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a ringer are included in the price.