Rare Large 18th Century High-Wall Lingam Singing & Fountain Bowl – Inscribed – Loud!

This magnificent rare large antique Lingam Singing and Fountain Bowl is thought to date from the late 1700s or early 1800s.   It has a finely forged high-sided wall with a plain sheered lip, and features a fabulous large pointed lingam at its centre surrounded and defined by circles.  There is a matching navel or yoni underneath, and a decorative band of tiny dots around the outer rim, below which is an irregular band of ritual cuts of a type occasionally found on older Thadobati and Manipuri bowls, but rarely on a Lingam.

This antique bowl also benefits from an inscription on the outer wall; a fair indication of the high esteem in which a bowl was held by a former keeper.

The fundamental note is a powerful and very loud third octave D3 (148Hz) with a long sustain when struck with a padded mallet, and a near perfect pitch 145/6Hz when played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The rim note changes to a middle G#4 (420Hz) with a pronounced beat when played with a wooden ringer.

This ancient bowl has bags of vibrant energy and will readily make fountains if stuck or played with a little water inside.  The ability to make fountains is very rare indeed and is virtually unheard of in a Lingam!

It is structurally sound, free of stains and blemishes, and has a fabulous aged patina and colour, and the look and feel of great antiquity.

A very remarkable and special bowl indeed!

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

Pay in 3 Option:  If required, you can pay for this fabulous rare bowl in 3 equal installments, interest free, over 3 months.  Your bowl will be RESERVED with the first payment, marked ’SOLD’ on the website with the second, and SHIPPED out for delivery with the final payment.  Please use the CONTACT form to let me know if you wish to pay by installments and I will send you 3 payment invoices.