Manipuri were the first style of singing bowl to be popularized. They have low sloped walls and can come with flat or slightly rounded bottoms. Old thick examples can have extremely elaborate artwork. The smallest ones are 4 inches with bowls over 10 inches extremely rare. Their fundamental tones are mostly in the third and 4th octaves with rare smaller thicker ones ringing into the 5th. By virtue of their low walls, Manipuri singing bowls tend to be light from a couple of ounces to 2 Lbs.
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Thick - more metal on top than the bowl's thickness *** Wide - rim extends into the center of the bowl *** Broad - rim extends quite far (generally very old and rare pieces) *** Outer facing - rim extends to the exterior of the bowl *** Lines - one or more etched lines (requires skill and attention by the artist) *** Artistic - rim etching other than lines, usually circles or dots *** Crushed - very old style where the rim is pounded into the bowl for a combination of added width and wrinkling.
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Bright punch and leaf design Manipuri. Strong visceral bass with a solid harmonious overtone Good sustain. Fine stick play more…
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Thick Manipuri. Powerful high pitch that bounces and flutters. Harmony is very good, sustain and rim play are excellent more…
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Tiny Manipuri with traces of extensive art. Rapid softly fluttering high and sweetly singing 6th octave overtone. Sustain is quite good more…
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Spectacular deep mirror polished Manipuri, thick and smooth. Fluttering and bouncing premium toneset. Fine sustain and rim play more…
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Thick Manipuri with long clear inscription. Quiet bowl with a solid bass and pulsing low overtone that lose volume quickly. Good rim play more…
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Big heavy Manipuri with substantial art. Sequentially unfolding tones with excellent harmonic balance. Very good sustain and stick play. more…
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Rare large thick punch and leaf Manipuri. Smooth woo-woo bass clear gentle overtone. Marked down for slight imperfection more…
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Thick Manipuri Lingam with very sharp extensive artwork. Wild initial soundscape that mellows over. Sustain is ok to good. No stick play more…
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Large Thick Manipuri with clear etching. Intriguing initial sound then a pulsing overtone. Premium harmony Great rim play more…
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Thick Manipuri with rare broad rim. Sweet exceptionally high pitched bass and softly rolling overtone. Very good longevity and rim play more…
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Tiny thick Manipuri with original patina. Pure soundscape, short period of overtones then just one note. Good harmony and rim play more…
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Very thick Manipuri. Uplifting soundscape with a high tone fundamental and steady overtones. Good longevity and harmony. Easy rim play more…
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Bowl Type:
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Low tones - 2 and 3Mid tones - Octave 4High tones - Octaves 5 and 6
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Size:
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Frequency {Hz}
Frequency {Hz}
Hz is the number of vibrations per second. It is exactly correlated with notes and octaves [see the translate box below]. Each octave is a doubling of Hz. A2= 110 Hz A3= 220 Hz A4= 440 Hz A5 = 880 Hz. Middle C is 261.4 Hz
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Bowl Thickness:
Really thick bowls tend to be the oldest types. ** Thin bowls are sometimes easier to play off the rim. ** Thicker bowls generally are higher tone than thinner ones of the same size.
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Weight:
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Special Rim Type:
Special Rim Type:
Thick - more metal on top than the bowl's thickness *** Wide - rim extends into the center of the bowl *** Broad - rim extends quite far (generally very old and rare pieces) *** Outer facing - rim extends to the exterior of the bowl *** Lines - one or more etched lines (requires skill and attention by the artist) *** Artistic - rim etching other than lines, usually circles or dots *** Crushed - very old style where the rim is pounded into the bowl for a combination of added width and wrinkling.
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