Singing Bowl Moon Phase Indian 13cm
Ships from the UKCopper and tin, shaped into a bowl 13 cm across and weighing 550 g, substantial enough to sit steady on a flat surface, light enough to rest on an open palm. The moon phase engravings circle the outer wall in a repeating pattern, each phase rendered in clean lines against the warm, slightly muted tone of the metal. It is a considered object before it is anything else.
Singing Bowl Moon Phase Indian 13cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Email me when it's back in stock
One email when this piece is back. No marketing, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Copper and tin, shaped into a bowl 13 cm across and weighing 550 g, substantial enough to sit steady on a flat surface, light enough to rest on an open palm. The moon phase engravings circle the outer wall in a repeating pattern, each phase rendered in clean lines against the warm, slightly muted tone of the metal. It is a considered object before it is anything else.
Singing Bowl Moon Phase Indian 13cm
Singing Bowl Moon Phase Indian 13cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
What you need with it
What it is
A Moon Phase singing bowl of copper and tin, made in India. Its struck tone is G4 at 392 Hz and its singing tone is A4 at 440 Hz.
Why people choose it
- Copper and tin The two metals of this bowl.
- 13 cm across About 550 g.
- Two tones One when struck, another when it sings.
How to use it
- 1
Rest it flat on your palm or a cushion
- 2
Strike the rim once, lightly
- 3
Circle the outer rim slowly with the wooden side of the striker
Care: Keep dry, soft cloth. Brass darkens to a patina. Dents change the sound.
Reviews of similar pieces from this shelf
105 reviews on this shelf
This piece has no reviews of its own yet. These are from its closest neighbours, and each one names the piece it was written about.
-
★★★★★ B.T.This bowl packs a punch
I bought this for my wife for Christmas & she really loves it. It was claimed it had a "great sound". It does. "Plays easily" - it does. At first I was worried that it would be too small, but it actually fits on her fingers well. I bought this after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. I…
About: Tibetan Singing Bowl 16 cm Buddha Engraved → -
★★★★★ G.Beautiful bell, beautiful sound. Perfect!
It was the perfect size I was looking for, it's easy to transport but it has the right weight. The sound is fantastic. It came with a small sheet with instructions which will prove very useful if you've never used one. I use mine daily to purify/energise crystals and for Reiki practice. It looks…
About: Tibetan Singing Bowl 16cm Mantra Healing Engraved → -
★★★★★ J.Fantastic long sound and vibration
Long sound and vibration when rubbing the rubber mallet in a clockwise direction around the rim of the bowl. You don't even have to tap the bowl first to get the sound, just use the mallet and circle clockwise. Starts low then gets loud, you control how long and loud you want it to be. Perfect…
About: Set of 4 Etched Brass Tibetan Singing Bowls → -
★★★★★ S.Great purchase
Am really pleased with this striker. Perfect size for my hand. Perfect shape for me and makes the sound much better than just the plain wooden strikers I have. Arrived a good week earlier than I expected it to also so that was a bonus. All in all very pleased with my purchase.
About: Singing Bowl Mallet 14 cm Wooden Buddha Carving → -
★★★★★ R.D.Well packed and beautiful sound
Beautiful, I'm absolutely in love with it, the sound is really good and the design is beautiful, well packed and fast delivery, I highly recommend it comes with the cushion as well, I really love it soo soo much.
About: Set of 4 Etched Brass Tibetan Singing Bowls → -
★★★★★ D.S.Beautiful
I absolutely love my singing bowl, although haven't quite mastered how to play it yet! The craftsmanship is beautiful and the sound (when I do get it going) literally sends shivers up my spine! Love it.
About: Tibetan Singing Bowl 16cm Mantra Healing Engraved → -
★★★★★ D.
I found the singing bowl fantastic just need to lightly touch it and the sound was, all I can say is that it sung to my heart value for money I used in a class and they all felt the vibration
About: Singing Bowl Five Buddha Design → -
★★★★★ J.B.Amazing singing bowels
These bowels are amazing and a steal at the price, I have been playing singing bowels a while now and these ones sound really impressive, the size is great too, well impressed
About: Singing Bowl with Buddha Design → -
★★★★★ T.Just as advertised - only better!!
Looks great and was a Perfect gift. Three items. The cushion it sits on, the mallet to play it, and the actual bowl. Lovely sound and a very happy recipient.
About: Singing Bowl Five Buddha → -
★★★★★ J.M.Feels and works well
Great little 'mallet'. I replaced the original wooden one which came with my bowl with this one.. such a difference.. Great sound. Good purchase..
About: Singing Bowl Mallet Wooden 27x6cm → -
★★★★★ A.Great gift
Shame it didn't come with instructions or a pouch but loved the bowl and its tone. Gifted to family and friends. They all loved the bowl.
About: Singing Bowl Five Buddha → -
★★★★★ J.
Perfect purchase for gifting complete in attractive box. Sound quality very good. The complete sets are great value too.
About: Singing Bowl, Third Eye Chakra Ajna →
Bought this piece? Be the first to review it.
Other choices
Complete your ritual
A few things often kept alongside this piece.
About this product
The bowl itself
- The engraved moon phases run around the outer wall, new moon through full and back, a continuous cycle in the metal.
- At 550 g, it has real presence in the hand: not so heavy it is awkward, but weighted enough to feel grounded on a cushion or a wooden surface.
- The copper-and-tin alloy gives the surface a warm, slightly reddish tone, distinct from the brighter yellow of brass bowls.
- The rim is smooth and even, which matters for the rubbing technique, a consistent edge allows the striker to travel without catching.
- At 13 cm in diameter, it sits comfortably on a desk or a low shelf without dominating the space around it.
Sound and playing
A bowl of this diameter and weight produces a mid-range tone with reasonable sustain when struck. The rubbing technique, running a wooden striker steadily around the outer rim, takes patience to learn; the tone builds gradually as friction sets the metal vibrating. Copper-and-tin alloys tend toward a warmer, rounder sound than pure brass, though the exact pitch varies between individual bowls of the same size.
Craft and origin
Made in India, where metalworking traditions for ritual and domestic objects stretch back centuries. The moon phase decoration is worked into the outer surface, giving the bowl a dual character: a functional instrument and a sculptural piece that holds its own on a shelf. In Himalayan Buddhist practice, singing bowls have long marked the rhythm of a sitting, a single strike to open, the fade to close, though this bowl's iconography draws on the broader symbolism of lunar cycles, which appear across many contemplative traditions as a way of marking time and change.
Practical use and care
Rest the bowl on a flat surface or a cushion before striking or playing the rim. For the rubbing technique, use a wooden striker and apply slow, even pressure around the outer edge, the tone needs a moment to build. Keep the bowl dry; copper-and-tin alloys can develop a patina over time, which many people find adds character, but if you prefer the original finish, wipe it occasionally with a dry cloth and store it away from damp.
Size and details
13 cm in diameter, 550 g. Made in India from a copper and tin alloy, with engraved moon phase decoration on the outer wall. A striker is not included in the verified product details, please check the listing for what is supplied.
A considered gift
It suits someone who meditates, practises yoga, or simply appreciates a well-made object with a quiet presence. The moon phase engraving gives it a personal quality that makes it feel chosen rather than generic.