At Temple Sounds we work with individuals all over the Himalayas to ethically source the best new handmade & antique singing bowls. A beautiful genuine antique handmade Manipuri type lingam singing bowl ethically sourced from India. Shiva lingam singing bowls are characterised by a lingam placed at the centre of the inner bowl. Traditionally lingam bowls are used for ritual & ceremonial use including marriage. The bowls are quite heavy, substantial & have very thick, smooth walls. The rims are extended inwards towards the bowl giving a triangular ‘male’ rim. The decoration is minimal, with only a few concentric circles at the foot of the lingam & outer walls of the rims. The Lingam represents the god Shiva & the male element within the female bowl creating positive, creative energy through the union of the sacred feminine & masculine. Fantastic bowls for ritual use & sound therapy work. This bowl: A beautiful, incredibly rare, exceptional, museum quality antique Manipuri Shiva lingam singing bowl with low, curved walls & male triangular rim. The bowl is very old & has a lovely dark, deep patina. This bowl has seen use right up until the present day as a ritual bowl. Decoration: Sharp lines on upper outer wall & on rim top. Concentric circles around lingam. Extensive hand carved. A work of art. Rim play is very easy. excellent longevity, Ideal as a ritual / medicine bowl. Great as a water / fountain bowl. Note F#3 185Hz. A wonderful, high frequency pulse of positivity. Superb sustain. 9.5 diameter at largest point. This bowl is shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLt_95ngxAo&t=70s If you want to hear the bowl played, please ask & I will record a sound file for you if one is not already present in the listing. Thanks for looking! Rare Antique Museum Quality Manipuri Shiva Lingam Tibetan Singing Bowl Himalayan Sound Healing Therapy Note F#3