This hand-hammered Tibetan Singing Bowl is 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 technique 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. This singing bowl includes a striker (mallet) as shown in the picture. *Please note that the measurements are a close approximation may be of a slightly different.