Code: J289BB2

I acquired this large antique Jambati at an auction in the US, with a leap of faith on its visual architecture alone. It luckily revealed an instrument of immense acoustic depth and grounding power and perhaps my favorite Jambati bowl in my possession.

Classification & Form

• Type: Antique Jambati.

• Form Profile: Features the classic, expansive sweeping walls characteristic of large Jambati bowls, creating a voluminous resonant chamber designed to support deep, rolling frequencies.

Musical Signature & Acoustics

• Fundamental Pitch: Bb2 (118 Hz), providing a highly stable, extremely calming, and anchoring acoustic foundation.

• Acoustic Presence: The bowl delivers an amazingly complex soundscape. The robust Bb2 base is enveloped by a rich, interwoven array of overtones that bloom and sustain beautifully, instantly settling the energy of any room.

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 28.9 cm diameter.

• Weight: 2429 grams.

• Architecture: The 2.5 kg mass and expansive 28.9 cm diameter provide the structural volume required to generate and sustain such a profound, low-frequency presence without breaking or distorting.

Patina & Surface Characteristics

• The surface boasts a beautiful, authentic antique bronze finish, gracefully accented by traces of natural green oxidation that speak to its considerable age.

• Highly visible, rhythmic hand-hammering marks map the entire exterior, offering a tactile testament to the immense physical labor the artisan poured into forging a vessel of this size.

Archival Notes

• A singing bowl with a deeply anchoring voice and striking historical character.

• The exterior features a distinct marker signature left by a previous owner. In alignment with a strict preservation philosophy, this mark has been intentionally left uncleaned, honoring the instrument's journey and authentic history just as it was found.make it a truly masterful addition to any serious sound work collection.