Unusual straight sided bowl, extremely thick and heavy with deep hand etching inside and out. The bowl has creamy original patina. A closer look reveals a worn pattern of incredibly detailed exterior etching. One of a kind. hauntingly resonant mix of overtones lead by a 5th octave overtone underpinned by a solid bass. After the initial complexity the sound settles to the super solid bass and first partial – a rare combination. Longevity is off the charts exceptional. The staying power is awesome, especially for a duet. Great leather rim play, that long playing bass tone comes up effortlessly. For rim play massive wands are best, listen to the two different ones used. I like the last, yew but some may prefer the less focused Vermillion sound. While $1000 for a bowl like this is not really out of line it is a bit high. The reason is I wouldn’t mind holding on to it myself. This bowl is so unusual and strong – not to mention the unique artwork. It is yours to have for the price. Rare and Exceptional. With overtones at F5, D#6, D#8, D#7.