Rare Superior Quality Antique Lingam Singing Bowl – F#3 & Perfect Pitch C5

This handsome superior quality medium-size antique Lingam Singing Bowl has a gently curved wall, a grooved lip now worn smooth, and a rounded bottom.   At its centre the lingam is surrounded by circles, with a matching navel or yoni underneath.  A decorative band of dots encircles the outer rim.  It has very attractive subtle hammer marks on the lower part of the exterior wall.

It has two fabulous voices…a third octave F#3 (179Hz-182Hz) fundamental when struck with a padded mallet and 182Hz when played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The rim note changes to a perfect concert pitch fifth octave harmonic (524Hz) with a wooden one. 

This bowl is believed to date from the 19th century but could be older.  It is structurally sound, clean and stain-free, with a subtle patina acquired from long use.

A fabulous example of this rare bowl form!

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