Code: J265EB3I
This Jambati singing bowl possesses one of the most powerful voices and longest sustains in my entire collection. With its smooth bronze surface, prominent hand-hammering, and beautiful side inscription, it delivers a deep, anchoring sound that instantly centers any space.
Classification & Form
Type: Antique Jambati.
Form Profile: Expansive and elegantly proportioned, featuring the classic sweeping walls that allow for massive acoustic projection and sustained resonance.
Musical Signature & Acoustics
Fundamental Pitch: Eb3 (154 Hz), offering a remarkably deep, grounding foundation when activated with a soft mallet.
Harmonic Overtones: When played with a suede or wood ringer, it awakens a complex array of overtones, including a beautifully pulsating Bb4, alongside crystal-clear A5, F6, and B6 frequencies.
Acoustic Presence: This instrument commands the space with immense volume and an exceptionally long decay. The interplay between the low, anchoring fundamental and the soaring high-register harmonics creates a deeply multidimensional listening experience.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 26.5 cm diameter.
Weight: 1.67 kg.
Architecture: The substantial 26.5 cm diameter provides the necessary physical volume for its booming voice, while the 1.67 kg mass allows the walls to flex and sing with extended, effortless duration.
Patina & Surface Characteristics
The exterior features a beautifully smooth, aged bronze patina that radiates a warm, historic glow.
Distinctive, rhythmic hand-hammering marks are visible across the metal, showcasing the traditional craftsmanship required to forge such a large vessel.
A beautiful, clearly incised inscription adorns the side of the bowl, adding a profound sense of lineage and personal history to the instrument.
Archival Notes
This specific Jambati is a very versatile singing bowl and an example of how different playing techniques can completely transform an instrument's character. It transitions effortlessly from providing a singular, grounding wash of sound to acting as a complex, multi-layered harmonic engine depending on your choice of mallet.
