Rare Superior Quality Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – Bb3 & F5

This rare and handsome superior quality medium-size antique Lingam Singing Bowl is believed to date from the 1800s but could be older.  

This Lingam Bowl has a high-sided and gently curved wall, a grooved lip now worn smooth, and a rounded bottom.   At its centre the lingam is surrounded and defined by two sets of circles, with a matching navel or yoni underneath.  

Any external decorative features in might once have possessed have long since been worn away, leaving its hammered wall silky smooth to the touch.  It has a very attractive surface patina acquired from use during its long life, although this could easily be removed by cleaning if desired (I personally prefer my antique bowls to keep their life-story intact and look their age).

This bowl is very responsive and easy to play.  It has two fabulous voices…a third octave Bb3 (237Hz) fundamental when struck with a padded mallet and 240Hz when played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The rim note changes to a fifth octave F5 harmonic (689Hz) with a wooden ringer. 

It is structurally sound and stain-free, with a matt surface and deep golden bronze colour. 

A fabulous example of this rare bowl form!

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