Vintage Mani Singing Bowl No.41 Textiles made from metal and mounted

made from metal and mounted within a dark wooden frame

This unique piece features a skeletal figure serenely seated in a boat

She is adorned with intricate ornaments and sits atop a lotus flower

Mexico and has a metal hoop on the reverse for ease of hanging

These warm and cheerful hues are a reflection of the traditional attire favoured by Indian women

Vintage Mani Singing Bowl No.41 Textiles made from metal and mountedMani bowls are distinguished from other singing bowls by their shape. They are flat bottomed with wider bellies and walls that taper towards the mouth. They have a unique and special sound. Decorative markings are limited to just a few incised lines below the rim and sometimes on the base inside. Mani singing bowls date from the 16th to 18th century and are becoming increasingly difficult to source. Singing bowls from Nepal are made from five metals: