Heavy 19th Century Thadobati Singing Bowl in ‘As Found’ Condition

This large antique Thadobati Singing Bowl is supplied in its ‘as found’ condition; unwashed with all the dirt, dust, and patina acquired from long use and neglect during its lifetime.  It is in good structural condition and with a lot of effort it could be cleaned up, but I personally like it as it is with bags of character, its life-story intact, and the look and feel of great antiquity.

The fundamental note is a good pulsating middle octave C#4 with a decent sustain when struck with a padded mallet or played around the rim with a suede or wooden ringer.

This is a heavy bowl with thick walls that would have been hard to forge, and this is reflected in its slightly unrefined appearance, which in part might be due to the primitive conditions in which it was made.  Its sheered lip has been grooved.  It has a flat bottom, and a decorative band of tiny cuts encircling the outer rim.

A Tibetan silk brocade bowl cushion and a double ended teak and suede ringer are included in the price.