{"product_id":"extra-large-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-1500g-21cm572","title":"Shining Bell-Metal Singing Bowl, Handmade, Extra Large, 21cm, 1.5kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe largest in our Shining bell-metal range, 21cm across, 9cm deep and around 1.5kg. Handmade from copper and tin, it is a floor or table bowl rather than one to hold. Its singing tone is D3, 146Hz, a low, rounded note, and a tap gives A♭4 at 415Hz. The weight and width give it a long ring that suits group sessions and larger rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Himalayan practice and in modern sound sessions, a bowl is usually played two ways: struck with a padded or wooden mallet for a single ringing note, or rubbed around the rim so the note builds and sustains. Larger, heavier bowls are generally chosen for their low rim tones and longer decay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deepest singing tone in this bell-metal range, D3 at 146Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 21cm, 1.5kg bowl that carries across a studio or large living room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper and tin bell metal, handmade with visible character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits steady on a ring cushion while played\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA centrepiece bowl for a set of smaller sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinging bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBell metal (copper and tin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21cm diameter x 9cm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStriking tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA♭4, 415Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinging tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3, 146Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh metal polish.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSound bath facilitators · Yoga studios and retreat spaces · Group meditation and breathwork sessions · Collectors adding a large bowl to a set\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn Auro \u0026amp; Co Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve people lie on mats in a dim studio. You kneel behind the largest bowl, strike it once, then begin to circle the rim, slowly, until the low note fills the room. Someone near the window lets out a long breath. You keep the rhythm steady for another minute before letting the bowl fall quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a large ring cushion and a heavy mallet sized for a bowl this wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tibetan-singing-bowls\"\u003eSee all singing bowls and sound tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a striker or cushion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl comes on its own. Heavier mallets and large ring cushions are sold separately in our singing bowls collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it too heavy to hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt around 1.5kg it is best played resting on a cushion or ring on the floor or a low table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of striker suits it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heavier, padded mallet draws out the low rim tone more easily than a thin wooden stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre hammer marks a defect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Small marks, slight asymmetry and variation in colour are normal on handmade bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AW Dropship UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59082842800463,"sku":"tib-127","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9726\/2415\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9ITi9BRC82MFIzMEMxSDc0VzNBREhOL2EzZTY2NGZiLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1791627575","url":"https:\/\/auroandco.shop\/products\/extra-large-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-1500g-21cm572","provider":"Auro and Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}