{"product_id":"5-5-vintage-nepalese-meditation-bowl-black-brass-hand-engraved-lotus-mandala-floral-bird-motifs-2002-himalayan-singing-bowl","title":"5.5\" Vintage Nepalese Meditation Bowl | Black Brass | Hand-Engraved Lotus Mandala | Floral Bird Motifs | 2002 | Himalayan Singing Bowl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStill. Sacred. Singular. A Genuine Vintage Piece from Nepal.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5.5-inch meditation bowl is not a reproduction. Hand-crafted in Nepal in 2002, it is a genuine vintage piece over two decades old, carrying the weight of time, devotion, and master craftsmanship. Cast in black brass and covered in intricate hand-engraved gold detailing, this bowl is as much a work of art as it is a sacred instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace it on your altar, strike it gently, and feel the resonance fill the room. The tone of a well-aged brass bowl is something no new piece can replicate. This one has had over 20 years to settle into itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Bowl Exceptional\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Vintage, Crafted in Nepal in 2002\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver two decades old, this bowl was hand-crafted by Nepalese artisans using traditional metalworking techniques passed down through generations. The aged black brass finish and the depth of the engraving reflect a quality of craft that is increasingly rare. For collectors and serious practitioners, this is the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-Engraved Lotus Mandala on the Crown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top of the bowl features a stunning lotus mandala at its center, surrounded by concentric rings of petal work and flowing scrollwork in bright gold against the deep black brass. The lotus is one of the most sacred symbols in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, representing the emergence of purity and enlightenment from the ordinary world. Every line of this mandala was engraved by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFloral and Bird Motifs on the Exterior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer walls of the bowl are adorned with flowing gold floral vines and bird motifs, traditional Himalayan decorative elements that speak to the natural world and the freedom of the awakened mind. The contrast of bright gold engraving against the dark black brass gives this bowl a dramatic, commanding presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlain Smooth Black Interior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior of the bowl is left plain and smooth, polished to a deep black finish. This is intentional, both aesthetically and acoustically. The unadorned interior allows the sound to resonate cleanly and fully, while the visual simplicity draws the eye inward, a natural focal point for meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Resonant Tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged brass sings differently than new metal. Over two decades, the molecular structure of the bowl has settled, producing a tone that is warmer, deeper, and more complex than any newly cast piece. Strike the rim and let the sound carry you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation practitioners seeking a genuine vintage instrument with authentic resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of Himalayan sacred art and antique metalwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltar builders who want a commanding, visually striking centerpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound healing practitioners and yoga teachers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful gifting for practitioners, teachers, or anyone on a spiritual path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 inches (approx. 14 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-engraved gold on black brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, crafted in Nepal (20+ years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-engraved lotus mandala with concentric petal rings and scrollwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-engraved gold floral vines and bird motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain smooth black, unadorned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal, traditional Himalayan artisan craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meditation, sound healing, altar centerpiece, sacred decor, gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from Nepalese artisan workshops by Wondering Monk. Each piece individually inspected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wondering Monk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50114715975928,"sku":"WM-BOWL-LOTUS-55-2002","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7777\/5096\/files\/side-view-portrait.png?v=1785950123","url":"https:\/\/wonderingmonk.store\/products\/5-5-vintage-nepalese-meditation-bowl-black-brass-hand-engraved-lotus-mandala-floral-bird-motifs-2002-himalayan-singing-bowl","provider":"Wondering Monk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}