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Antique Ultabati

Price

€215,95

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Description

This authentic antique Ultabati singing bowl is over 80 years old — a rare folk artifact born along the Himalayan borderlands of Northeast India and Eastern Nepal. Tuned to a deep D2# tone at 78 Hz, it emits a rich, grounding vibration that reaches beneath the noise of daily life to support deep meditation, spiritual clarity, and sound healing. Very few bowls of this age and tonal depth survive in playable condition. This is one of them.

Crafted from a traditional 5-metal alloy — a sacred blend historically used by Himalayan artisans for its superior acoustic properties — this bowl carries the classic curved base and inward lip of the Ultabati form, a shape deliberately engineered for long-sustaining resonance and tonal purity. The weathered patina and hand-forged surface markings are not imperfections; they are a record of decades of ritual use, passed down through generations in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The sound

Strike the rim and the bowl opens with a full, earthy bass note that blooms slowly into the space around you. Run the striker along the lip and a steady, unwavering tone emerges — the kind of sound that anchors breath, slows thought, and brings the nervous system into stillness. At 78 Hz, this frequency sits in a register associated with deep grounding and root chakra resonance, making it particularly effective for practitioners working with sound therapy, energy healing, and ceremonial opening and closing of sessions.

Rooted in Nepal

The Ultabati style originates from the craft traditions of the Eastern Himalayan region — a belt stretching across the borderlands of Nepal and Northeast India where metalworking, spirituality, and sound practice have been inseparable for centuries. Unlike mass-produced modern bowls, this piece was made by hand, likely in a village workshop, using techniques passed across generations. Owning it is not just acquiring an instrument — it is becoming a custodian of living Himalayan craft heritage.

Ideal for

  • Deep meditation & grounding practices
  • Sound therapy & vibrational healing sessions
  • Energy healing & chakra alignment
  • Ceremonial use — opening, closing, and space clearing
  • Yoga studios, wellness practitioners, and healing spaces
  • Collectors of authentic Himalayan antiques
  • A meaningful, heirloom-quality gift for someone on a spiritual path

A note on gifting

Few gifts carry the weight of an object that has outlasted its original owners by decades. This bowl arrives with a wood and suede striker and a cloth carrying bag — ready to gift as-is. It suits milestone occasions: a significant birthday, a yoga teacher graduation, a retreat completion, or simply a gesture of deep care for someone whose inner life matters to you. Because of its age and origin, it arrives as a singular object — there is no other exactly like it.

Key features

  • Tone: D2#
  • Frequency: 78 Hz
  • Age: 80+ years
  • Origin: Eastern Nepal / Northeast India
  • Material: Traditional 5-metal alloy
  • Includes: Wood & suede striker, cloth bag

Dimensions

  • Diameter: Approx. 8.85 inches
  • Height: Approx. 4.33 inches

Let this bowl's ancient resonance become part of your practice. Its deep, earthy tone is more than sound — it is a direct line to stillness, and to the long tradition of seekers who held this bowl before you.

Questions & Clarity

What is a Full Moon Singing Bowl?

Imagine a craftsman in Kathmandu, sitting under the open night sky at the peak of the full moon, hammering a bowl into shape while chanting ancient mantras. That's not a marketing story — that's how these bowls have been made for generations. The belief is simple: a bowl forged when the moon is fullest absorbs something of that energy into its metal. Whether you hold that as spiritual truth or beautiful tradition, what you receive is a bowl made with a level of care and intention that you can actually feel when you hold it.

Is the full moon claim authentic?

Honestly? It's a traditional Nepali belief, not a laboratory finding. We won't pretend otherwise. What we can tell you is this — a bowl made slowly, intentionally, during a specific phase of the lunar cycle, by an artisan who has spent decades learning his craft, is a fundamentally different object than something stamped out in a factory. The moon may or may not matter. The human hands absolutely do.

What size should I choose?

Think about where and how you'll use it. If you meditate alone at a desk or travel with your practice, a smaller bowl (10–16 cm) gives you a bright, focused tone that's easy to carry. If you want something for your home — a bowl that fills a room and becomes part of your space — a medium (17–22 cm) is where most people land and rarely regret. If you're a sound therapist or want something that stops a room cold when struck, go large (23 cm+). When in doubt, go one size bigger than you think. You can always play a large bowl softly. You can't make a small bowl fill a hall.

How do I care for my bowl?

Treat it like something worth keeping — because it is. Keep it dry after use. Skip the chemical cleaners entirely. Every few months, give it a gentle wipe with a soft cloth and a touch of natural oil — this keeps the finish alive and the metal happy. Store it on its cushion, away from direct sunlight. That's genuinely all it needs. These bowls are built to outlast us if we just don't neglect them.

Can I request a custom-designed bowl?

Yes — and this is one of the most personal things we offer.

If you have something specific in mind — a mantra you want carved, a symbol that holds meaning for you, a design for a special occasion, or a bowl made as a truly one-of-a-kind gift — we can work with our artisans in Kathmandu to bring it to life.

Every custom order is handcrafted to your request. Because it takes extra time, care, and a dedicated session with our craftsmen, custom designs carry a small additional charge of $50 USD on top of the bowl price.

Here's how it works:

  1. Choose your bowl — pick the size and weight that suits you
  2. Share your vision — a symbol, a mantra, a pattern, or just a feeling you want it to carry
  3. We sketch and confirm — our artisans draft the design and we share it with you before work begins
  4. It's made for you — hammered, carved, and finished by hand in Kathmandu
  5. Ships with your name on it — literally made for no one else

Custom orders typically take 2–3 weeks before shipping.

"Not every bowl needs to be yours. But this one can be."