Unusual Antique Himalayan Ultabati Singing Bowl – C#3 (140Hz) Damaged

Himalayan Ultabati Singing Bowl.  C#3 (140Hz) Root Chakra

Weight 2 lb 6 ¼ oz (1.10 kilos).  23.5 x 10.5 cm (approx. 9 ¼ x 4 inches)

This medium size antique Himalayan Ultabati Singing Bowl has an interesting and rather haunting third octave C# fundamental (140Hz).  The note is the same whether struck or played around the rim.

Ultabati bowls have a very distinctive caldron-like form with fine walls, a scooped or flared neck and an out-turned downward-sloping lip.  This one is particularly unusual because there are ritual gashes all around the outer rim…something I have not previously encountered on an Ultabati bowl.  It also has a pair of decorative lines encircling the inner rim.

This is a very attractive bowl to look at…nicely proportioned and well made, with lots of surface interest and a nice matt antique bronze colour.  Unforunately it has a small triangular dig in the wall that I didn’t notice, so I have substantially reduced the price.  It is otherwise in good condition, with a little copper oxidization on the inside floor, and clean inside and out.   It has a nice matt bronze colour with attractive hammer markings.

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion, a striker, and a ringer are included in the price.

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Listen: (2 struck notes and a played note)