Shining Bell-Metal Singing Bowl, Handmade, Large, 17cm, approx 850g

Product Overview

At 17cm wide and 8cm deep, this handmade bell-metal bowl has room for a long, low rim tone. Played with a striker around the edge it sings at A3, 220Hz, one of the deeper notes in this size range; a tap brings out a sharper E♭5 at 622Hz. Made from copper and tin and weighing around 850g, it is best played resting on a cushion or the floor.

The Story Behind It

Bowls like this are commonly sold as Tibetan or Himalayan singing bowls, a name that points to the metal bowls of Nepal, northern India and the Tibetan plateau. Their early history is debated by scholars, and many such vessels were made for everyday or offering use. Playing them around the rim for meditation and sound sessions became widespread internationally from the 1970s onward.

Why You'll Love It

• A low singing tone of A3 at 220Hz for slow, sustained sound
• A bright E♭5 strike at 622Hz for marking the start or end of a session
• 17cm diameter with a generous 8cm depth
• Copper and tin bell metal, handmade, with no two bowls quite the same
• Heavy enough at around 850g to stay put on a cushion while you play

Materials & Specifications

Perfect For

Sound bath and group meditation sessions · Experienced players wanting a deeper bowl · Floor cushions and meditation rooms · A considered gift for a teacher or practitioner

An Auro & Co Moment

Sunday evening, lamps low, a cushion on the rug. You set the bowl down, draw the striker round the rim and let the low note build until it seems to come from the floorboards. You keep going for a few minutes longer than you meant to.

Complete the Experience

A ring cushion and a suede-wrapped striker suit a bowl of this depth.

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FAQ

Does it come with a striker or cushion?
It arrives as the bowl only; strikers, mallets and ring cushions are sold separately in our singing bowls collection.

Is this bowl from Tibet?
No. This bowl is made in India. Tibetan is the name commonly used for this style of bowl rather than a statement of origin.

Why does the rim tone sound lower than the strike?
Rubbing the rim excites a lower vibration in the bowl than a sharp tap. On this bowl that means A3 (220Hz) around the rim and E♭5 (622Hz) when struck.

Can I use it on a hard surface?
Yes, but a cushion or ring stops the base buzzing against the surface and lets the bowl ring longer.