Small Superior Quality Extra-Thick 19th Century Lingam Singing Bowl – Powerful Bb5

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl. Note: Bb5 (Crown Chakra)

Weight 523 grams (1 lb 2 ¼ oz).  Size 12.5 x 5.5 cm (4 ¾ x 2 ¼ inches)

This is one of the nicest small bowls in my collection, and if I were keeping just one example of a small superior quality 19^th century lingam this might well be it. 

It has a powerful fifth octave Bb5 fundamental when struck (930Hz) or played around the rim (925Hz) with a wooden ringer. 

It has been expertly crafted with an extra-thick wall with well-defined decorative bands around the rim and lip, a flat bottom, a nice lingam surrounded by circles, with a matching navel or yoni underneath.  The decorative bands are a real feature.  It is heavy for its size.  It perfectly fits the palm of the hand, and its weight prevents it from turning when played.

This lovely old bowl is in excellent structural condition, free of stains and blemishes, and has a lovely dark golden bronze colour and an aged patina.

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a double-ended teak and suede ringer are included in the price.

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Listen: (3 struck notes and a played note with a wooden ringer)

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