Code: J350D3S

This historic bronze Jambati singing bowl, adorned with intricate Buddhist engravings was acquired at an auction and offers a storied lineage bridging East and West. Its heavy-walled architecture and complex resonance make it a remarkable piece.

Provenance & Historical Lineage

  • Originally collected by Sir Percival Victor Ezekiel David. He was a renowned collector and baronet born in 1892.

  • It later moved to the collection of Professor Emil Balla. This collection was located in Marburg, Germany.

  • On January 11, 1917, it was purchased by Captain A. T. Warre. It was acquired through Spink & Son Ltd. in London for 20 pounds.

  • The vessel passed through the prominent Parisian gallery of Madame Florine Langweil. Its journey is also supported by historical European notary documentation featuring 1923 German hyperinflation stamps.

  • Most recently, it resided in the collection of K'ung Hsiang-Hsi (1880–1967). He served as the Premier of the Republic of China, Minister of Finance, and was a 75th-generation descendant of Confucius.

Classification & Form

  • Type: Deep-Walled Ceremonial Vessel.

  • Form Profile: Compact and heavy architecture. It features a gently tapered inward rim.

Musical Signature & Acoustics

  • Fundamental Pitch: Deep foundational resonance offering an anchor D3 tone at 148 Hz with low-register gravity.

  • Harmonic Overtones: Rich bloom over a complex, multi-octave harmonic stack.

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 35 cm in diameter.

  • Weight: It has a substantial mass of 4.6 kg.

  • Wall & Rim Profile: Heavy-walled with a micro-tapered rim. It displays tactile hammer impressions showing centuries of careful handling.

Patina & Surface Characteristics The vessel displays undisturbed historical weathering appropriate to its age, featuring a weathered golden-copper alloy. Its interior is remarkably decorated with fine chased engravings of four seated Buddha figures. These figures are surrounded by radiant halos, lush foliate vines, and detailed mandala borders. The upper exterior rim features a finely chased chain pattern. This is complemented by smooth, hand-beaten transitional curves.

Archival Notes

  • Possesses an extraordinarily heavy physical presence and a low fundamental that anchors a room instantly, yielding a very sustained, meditative decay.

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