Rare Superior Quality G3 Antique Manipuri-Lingam Singing Bowl

This is a fabulous example of a very rare and superior quality antique Manipuri-Lingam Singing Bowl.

It has all the physical characteristics of a normal Manipuri bowl but is considerably heavier and thicker than most,  and with a diameter of 8 inches it is also wider and larger.  It is further distinguished by the extremely rare addition of a fabulous lingam at its centre and a matching navel or yoni underneath.  The lingam is surrounded and defined by two sets of circles.  The bowl has a grooved lip and multiple decorative lines encircling the outer rim.  It’s a very pretty bowl.

The fundamental note is a lovely third octave G3 (193Hz) when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede ringer.  The rim note changes to a fifth octave C#5 (565Hz) with a wooden ringer.

This antique Manipuri is in excellent structural condition, clean and stain-free, with a bright golden bronze colour.

Rare, beautiful, and collectable!

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