Rare large 18th Century F3 Thadobati-Lingam Singing Bowl – Magical Marks

This is a large 7 ½ inch antique Thadobati-Lingam Singing Bowl with a finely hammered high-sided wall, sheared lip and flat bottom.  At its centre there is a neat lingam surrounded and defined by two sets of circles, with a matching navel or yoni underneath.  There is evidence of some decorative lines around the outer wall, now worn away with use over the years.

It has a near perfect pitch third octave F3 fundamental (176Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a ringer.  The rim note changes to a fifth octave C5 (511Hz) with a wooden ringer.

A series of ritual or magical gashes encircling the outer rim is a particularly interesting feature commonly found on early Thadobati bowls, but less so on Lingams.

This is a very old bowl, probably 18th century, that has the look and feel of great antiquity.  Its structural condition is excellent.  It is free of stains and blemishes, and has a rich golden bronze colour.

A ringer is included in the price.