Antique Tibetan singing bowl that is also known as a standing bell. This bowl was made in the early 1900's and carried out by the Tibetan family who owned it during the exodus in 1959. It has a beautiful resonance. A singing bell bowl was often used to signal the beginning and ending of a meditation.
The thickness of the bowl wall varies a little from 2 to 2.4mm. Measures 4-15/16 inches in diameter and 2-3/8 inches high.
Antique singing bowl produces harmonic overtones creating an effect that is unique to the instrument. Sits flat. Level rim. Finely-forged lip.
The subtle, yet complex multiple harmonic frequencies, are a special quality caused by variations in the shape of the hand-forged singing bowls.
A hand-made striking stick is included.
To play, hold the bowl with one hand and guide the stick slowly along the outside rim, maintain a firm, consistent pressure with the other hand. You will get the most sound if you hold the bowl on your fingertips. The least contact with your hand, the better as that allows more bowl surface to resonate without the sound being absorbed by your fingers and hand.