Large Antique Unique Externally Hammered Himalayan/Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation Sound Instrument Used in Buddhist Traditions This is an exquisite bowl, unlike many that are flooding the market from factories these days. You will see the subtle unique markings around the outer edge. This bowl is so interesting because of it's unique combination of sound, beautiful polished surface internally, patina and hammered finish externally. Is has been hand made, the edge irregularities are a typical sign of hand made bowls and is to be expected. The colour of the metal is rich with warm undertones. Patina and hammering distinguish it's individually and craftsmanship from the more recently made bowls that have been coming from Nepal by the hundreds in the last 20 years. The sound is long crisp and clear. It has been used during meditation and sound therapy gatherings and in private sessions in various countries of Europe by a professional meditation and healing facilitator, Danusia, initiated and trained in person by Geshe Ratsa Rinpoche, from Bon Tradition along the shamans from the Amazon tribes' lineage. This bowl is being sold for the reasons of changing the harmony of sounds in the personal singing bowl collection that is used to facilitate meditations and is now surplus to requirements. It is one of a kind bowl with plenty of history and a wonderful rich sound. Technical parameters: 20cm diameter (width) 8.8cm height 1055g D5# Hz with rotating D4# Hz single hit with striker Remember that the Hz and sounds change depending on where exactly you strike the mallet/striker and what type of tool you use (wooden/felt/striker/mallet etc). Video available here: https://youtu.be/zguylzUCXyE?si=0-hBezPU3ghi4Y8o Bowl like this would set you off over €300-€350 in a profesional shop (if you even were able to find one like it...) so use this chance to get your hands on it now. The bowl is sold as seen in the photographs. Please ensure you inspect them carefully. They were not edited, to keep as natural rendition as possible, however remember that each camera/monitor/browser renders colours differently. Any difference of colour between pictures and the real object you are about to receive when you win is normal, expected and it not subject to any dispute. Shipping with tracking and insurance. Happy bidding on this unique meditation singing bowl. Thank you. Danusia mindvitae.com P. S. Buying tips for you. If you want to get really high quality rare grade singing bowl, you need to look away from the "fancy" looking ones, you know, the ones with decorative patterns of buddha or Om symbols, shiny surface, colourful (red, blue, violet etc) metalic ones, these are factory made by the hundreds, for tourists and those who really don't know what to look for and just fall for something that on the surface looks "místical" or "traditional tibetan" etc. These aren't unique, nor antique nor handcrafted and can be put in a category of a nice souvenir. Quality items will have irregular edges, either very thick or very thin edges, often show patina, have hand made irregular markings like circles or dots around the outer edges, the surface (if it's not covered in patina) usually is very silky matted smooth for antique bowls vs very shiny brassy polished surface of newly made, the metal could be with different colour because of distinct composition (% of metals used vary), shapes will also be different, like manipuri, jhumka, thado etc...