Rare 9-inch 18th Century Lingam Singing Bowl

This is rare and particularly nice example of an 18th Century Lingam Singing Bowl.  With a diameter of 9 inches it is unusually large for a lingam.  It has a relatively low curved wall with decorative bands around the outer rim, a triangulated grooved inward-facing lip, and a rounded bottom. 

It features a very attractive large lingam at its centre surrounded and defined by two sets of circles, and a deep naval or yoni underneath.  Its hammered walls have been worn silky smooth from use over the passage of time. 

It has a rather lovely third octave A3 fundamental (215Hz) when struck with a padded mallet and played around the rim with a suede ringer when, if desired, the note gradually builds to a third octave G#3 (210Hz). 

This rare antique Lingam singing bowl is structurally sound, clean and free of stains and blemishes.  It has a fabulous aged patina and the look and feel of great antiquity.

A very beautiful and collectable antique lingam singing bowl with a lovely voice!

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