Indian Singing Bowl

A dark, glossy cup of a bowl with one small dent on its flank.

This singing bowl is from Bengal, Odisha, India, and dates to the 20th century. It is alloy folded metal. The thickness and size of the walls, along with the shape of the bowl, generally set the pitch and how long the sound rings. A compact, rounded bowl with a slightly pinched base and a thin straight rim. The finish is a glossy, reddish brown with a gleam inside, and a small dark spot or pit sits low on one side. It is 3 inches high and 6.75 in diameter.

Compact, glossy, and not remotely fussed by one dent.