Interesting Large Superior Quality Antique Pedestal Singing Bowl – Lotus Inscription

This is a large and heavy example of a superior quality antique Pedestal Singing Bowl with an excellent middle octave D4 (299Hz) fundamental when struck or played around the rim with a suede ringer.  If desired the rim note will slowly develop into a powerful fifth octave G#5 (811Hz).   It is a very responsive bowl and easy to play.

Typical of this bowl type there are multiple decorative bands encircling the outer rim.  The lip is finely grooved.

This bowl benefits from a very nice dot-punched two-line inscription set between a pair of matching lotus flowers.  Inscriptions are a sign of the high esteem in which a bowl was held by a former keeper, and always add interest and value.

It is structurally sound and clean with a patch of aged staining on the outer wall. At some point in its long life this bowl has been stored in a jute sack for a long time, the impression of which has been transferred to the bowl’s wall.  I rather like it…it’s all part of the bowl’s life story and adds to its character.

An interesting and characterful antique chalice or pedestal bowl with a great voice!

A complementary double-ended teak and suede ringer is included.