{"product_id":"large-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-850g-17cm550","title":"Shining Bell-Metal Singing Bowl, Handmade, Large, 17cm, approx 850g","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Story Behind It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowls 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA low singing tone of A3 at 220Hz for slow, sustained sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bright E♭5 strike at 622Hz for marking the start or end of a session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17cm diameter with a generous 8cm depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper and tin bell metal, handmade, with no two bowls quite the same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy enough at around 850g to stay put on a cushion while you play\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\u003e17cm diameter x 8cm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 850g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStriking tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE♭5, 622Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinging tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3, 220Hz\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 and group meditation sessions · Experienced players wanting a deeper bowl · Floor cushions and meditation rooms · A considered gift for a teacher or practitioner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn Auro \u0026amp; Co Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSunday 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete the Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ring cushion and a suede-wrapped striker suit a bowl of this depth.\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\u003eIt arrives as the bowl only; strikers, mallets and ring cushions are sold separately in our singing bowls collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this bowl from Tibet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This bowl is made in India. Tibetan is the name commonly used for this style of bowl rather than a statement of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the rim tone sound lower than the strike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRubbing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a hard surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but a cushion or ring stops the base buzzing against the surface and lets the bowl ring longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AW Dropship UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59082842374479,"sku":"tib-126","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9726\/2415\/files\/bG9jYWw6Ly9tZWRpYS9TSC9BRC82MFIzMEMxSDc0VzNBRFNILzllYTc4YmM2LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1791627553","url":"https:\/\/auroandco.shop\/products\/large-shining-bell-metal-handmade-singing-bowl-approx-850g-17cm550","provider":"Auro and Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}