Rare Globular Antique ‘Genie’ Singing Bowl – Self-Amplifying G4 – Inscription
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Antique Singing Bowl. Note: G4 (Throat Chakra)
Weight 646 grams (1 lb 7 oz). Size 18 x 10 cm (7 x 4 inches)
Antique Singing Bowl. Note: G4 (Throat Chakra)
Weight 646 grams (1 lb 7 oz). Size 18 x 10 cm (7 x 4 inches)
This is a rare Antique Singing Bowl with a lovely globular shape and a grooved inward-facing lip. There are circles at its centre and decorative bands around the outer rim.
It benefits from a nice dot-punched inscription sandwiched between lotus buds on the outer wall. Inscriptions reflect the high esteem in which a bowl was held by a former keeper. They always add interest and value to a bowl.
This is a very responsive bowl and easy to play. The fundamental note is a middle G4 (387Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede or wooden ringer.
The unique shape of this old bowl results in a sound quality unlike any other. I particularly like the way the sound appears to form inside the bowl…and once it gets going it becomes directional and escapes from its open mouth like a genie in a bottle!
The structural condition of this bowl is excellent, and it is clean and free of stains.
A small padded striker and a ringer are included in the price.
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Listen: (3 struck notes and 2 played notes, suede ringer then wood).