Superior 9 ½ inch Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – Glorious B3

Antique Lingam Singing Bowl.   B3 (Crown Chakra)
Weight 4 lb 1 ½ oz. (1.86 kilos).   24 x 10 cm (approx. 9 ½ x 4 inches)

This is a large and rare superior quality antique Lingam Singing Bowl (circa 18^th century) with a glorious third octave B voice.  The note is the same whether struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede ringer.   It is extremely responsive and easy to play.  The struck note is particularly beautiful with its clarity of sound, long sustain, and subtle rhythmic pulse…very special!

The condition of this bowl is exceptional, with barely a mark or blemish inside or out.  It has a slightly low profile and a smooth and gently curved wall.  It has a very flat triangulated lip that may once have been finely grooved, and a simple incised band below the outer rim.  A particular feature of this bowl is its large prominent central lingam surrounded by a pair of concentric circles.  On the bottom, directly below the lingam, there is a superb deep navel.  High up on the inside wall, just below the lip, there are several incised bands encircling the bowl…an unusual decorative feature.  There are also some apparently random dots scattered around the inner wall below the bands, which I believe may be the remnants of a large inscription that has been worn away with use and the passage of time.

Simply a glorious old bowl that will appeal to practitioners and collectors alike!

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

Note: Audio clips coming soon.

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