Description
Hand-forged, Master-quality® Large Antique Singing Bowl:
- 11 Diameter;
- XX-Thick;
- Fundamental tone: E -10 (160 Hz.)
- Rim tone: B+2 (495 Hz., near-concert pitch);
- Hand-forged, mixed-alloy bronze;
- Circa 19th Century;
- Bowl type: “Jambati”
About the Sound Sample
First, you’ll hear the sound of the bowl struck on its upper outside edge with a medium wool-padded gong mallet. Next, you’ll hear the rim tone played with the leather end of a 35mm leather-padded mallet. Lastly, you’ll hear the fundamental tone played with the leather end of a 45mm leather-padded “Fat Boy” mallet.
“Jambati” singing bowl
Called Jambati in the Himalayas, the High-wall type is the largest diameter variety of all the Tibetan singing bowls. They are highly prized for their deep basso profundo Om tones. Fundamental tones can range from the second to the third octave of a piano. The rim tones can spread into the fifth octave.
Package Includes:
- Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by Shakti.
- Tibetan silk-brocade Singing Bowl Cushion (shown above) in your choice of Tibetan Red, Royal Blue, or Plum.
- 3-piece Professional Mallet Set (a medium gong mallet, a 35mm Himalayan hardwood wool-padded mallet, and a 45mm leather-padded “Fat Boy” mallet).
- Tips and Information Brochure: historical information, general metallurgical analysis, how to hold the mallet, playing around the rim, and advanced techniques.
You will receive the exact bowl you see and hear on this page.
This Master-quality® large antique singing bowl is amongst the finest caliber of singing bowls available in the world. Master-quality® means that these bowls have passed stringent tests for authentic antiquity, harmonic balance of sound, smoothness, ease of playing, sound volume, and long sustain.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: All packages are insured and trackable via the Internet for your protection. The buyer is responsible for all duties and taxes.
NOTE: A signature is required for all orders valued at over $500.
