Small Interesting and Characterful Antique Singing Bowl – F4 (352Hz)

Antique Singing Bowl.  Note B4 – Crown Chakra

Weight 369 grams (13 oz).  Size 14.5 x 6 cm (5 3/4 x 2 1/2 inches)

This interesting little bowl has bags of character with its scooped neck and pronounced shoulder.  It has an unusual downward sloping grooved lip, and a pair of incised lines encircling its middle. There are well-defined circles at its centre, and decorative bands below the inner rim.  All things considered a lot of work went into the forging of this little bowl.

It’s a pity therefore, that I struggle to make it sing sweetly, despite it having a decent middle F (352Hz) struck note and numerous subtle harmonics.  Perhaps some experimentation with different ringers and a little more perseverance is called for!  It is structurally sound and basically clean.

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a three different ringers are included in the price.

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