Gifts From Nepal9" D-Spleen Chakra Healing Hand Hammered Tibetan Singing BowlThis is an 8.6" diameter 1.7 kg Hand hammered Tibetan Singing Bowl made from seven metals by beating the bowl manually with a hammer to form its shape. This bowl is decorated with authentic hand hammered markings and sings very easily. These bowls are made with a plain design so are simple to look at but produce a complex but deep and melodious sound. This kind of singing bowl has been used during meditation, for music, relaxation, personal well being, healing energy, chakra creation etc. for generations. With proper techniquie this bowl keeps vibrating for minutes even after stopping striker to rotate around bowl’s rim.They are used by a wide range of professionals, including health professionals, school teachers, musicians and spiritual teachers. Singing bowls are used in health care by psychotherapists, massage therapists, cancer, and stress and meditation specialists. They are used to help treat cancer patients and also for post-traumatic stress disorder. They are popular in classrooms to help facilitate group activities and focus students' attention.This singing bowl was hand crafted in Nepal.SPECIFICATIONS:Singing bowl diameter8.6 inchesSinging bowl weight ***1.7 kg* Please note that hand crafted singing bowls may have slight variations in measurements, the measurements listed here are close approximations.** Hand painted items may be of a slightly different design than as shown in the picture, please let us know if you are interested in any specific design.*** Weight refers to the weight of the actual singing bowl alone.INCLUDES:Your shipment will include the singing bowl and a striker (mallet) Type:Hand Hammered Singing BowlStriker:Wooden strikerCusion:Cushion wrapped in a silk cover (can be purchased for $9.99)OTHER INFORMATION:Condition: Brand new, unused, unopened, undamaged item Origin: This singing bowl was made in eastern Nepal