Superb Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – C4 (256Hz)

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl.  C4 (256Hz) Root Chakra

Weight 2 lb 1 ¾ oz (956 grams).  18.5 x 9 cm (approx. 7 ¼ x 3 ½ inches)

This rare antique Lingam Singing Bowl has a superb middle C voice (256Hz) when struck or played around the rim with a suede ringer but, since it occupies the mid point between B3 and C4, the note sometimes flickers between the two when metered.   The rim note changes to an excellent F#5 if a wooden ringer is used.  It is an extremely responsive and easy bowl to play, and it’s voice is pure and hauntingly beautiful.

This 19^th century bowl weighs almost 1 kilo and takes that classic Thadobati form and has a particularly gracefully curved profile.  It has a beautiful lingam at its centre, surrounded by concentric circles, and a deep navel underneath.  The lip is thick, level and smooth, with a decorative band of dots below the outer rim.

This bowl is in excellent structural condition, with clean smooth walls, and a lovely golden bronze colour.  A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a double-ended teak and suede ringer are included in the price.

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Listen: (2 struck notes and 1 played note)