The guide
Large Brass Sing Bowl - 17cm: a guide
What it is
Large Brass Sing Bowl - 17cm is a 17cm metal singing bowl. Struck or circled around the rim with a mallet, it produces a sustained tone with layered overtones that slowly fades. Here is what to know before you order.
From the maker: Handcrafted in India, this large brass singing bowl creates a deep, expansive sound that fills a room with calm. Its generous size produces a slower, more grounding resonance, ideal for longer meditation sessions or creating a settled atmosphere at home.
If you're comparing, this sits in the middle of our 70 tibetan singing bowls (£1.56–£886.40). You might also look at Earth Powder Singing Bowl - Mandala Buddha - 16cm, Ganesh Singing Bowl, Large Aluminum Singing Bowl - Tibetan Double Dorjy Design - Blue (27cm).
Materials and size
Size: approximately 17cm. Allow for small variations between batches.
Traditional uses
Engraved designs such as mandalas, the Om symbol or the Buddha are decorative and devotional; they reflect the traditions the bowls come from. In meditation and sound practice, the bowl's fading tone is used as a focal point, and bowls are often played at the beginning and end of a session. Singing bowls are associated with the Himalayan region. Bowls made there have traditionally been hand-hammered or cast from metal alloys, and many carry engraved mantras or symbols. We share these as cultural traditions and personal beliefs only, not as health or medical claims.
How to use it
- To use the Large Brass Sing Bowl - 17cm: Circle the rim slowly with even pressure; once it starts to sing, keep the speed steady.
- For a softer sound, strike rather than rub, and let each tone fade fully.
- Place the bowl on a cushion or your flat, open palm.
- Tap the outside wall gently with the mallet to wake the bowl.
Care
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after use; skin oils can mark the metal.
- Avoid harsh polish on engraved or coloured finishes.
- Store somewhere dry and away from hard objects that could dent the rim.
Who it suits
Ideal for someone who enjoys quiet rituals; sound therapists and teachers adding to a collection; people starting a meditation or yoga practice. At £47.20 it's a statement piece, and it ships free.
Delivery
This item qualifies for free UK delivery on its own (orders over £40). Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days.
