Hammered Singing Bowl | Small

This authentic singing bowl was handcrafted by artisans in Nepal with a rich background in guru devotion and prayers to benefit all. It produces a rich tone when struck with its accompanying wooden mallet. The sound is said to promote a sense of calm and focus - the perfect instrument to signal the start or conclusion of a meditation session. - 7.25” x 3.75” There is a lore that singing bowls are made from the 7 metals - gold, silver, copper, mercury, lead, iron, and tin. All antique handmade singing bowls we tested, were found to be made from the bell metal bronze, which is a mix of 77-80% copper and 20-23% tin. Most contain the higher amounts of tin, with 77-78% copper and 22-23% tin. A relatively small number of bowls (less than 15%) contain a tiny amount of iron. An amount of iron found in singing bowls was ranging from 0.03% to 0.15%. Due to the very small number of bowls with iron and a tiny amount of iron present, the iron is thought by the scientists to be an impurity and not intentional. Other chemicals found are trace amounts of arsenic and Sulphur, less than 0.1%. These chemicals are normal bi-products of bronze making. The chemicals are permanently bound in the metal and are not dangerous to touch. The content of all singing bowl metal, therefore, is known to be only copper and tin. Each bowl is carefully fired to ensure it is safe for contact with skin.