Bowl is made out of traditional seven bell metal by master metal worker from Nepal. Thick lip and wall. It has raised bottom with 4 Buddhas meditating in a mandala formation. "OM MANI PADME HUM" mantra on the side. Recessed bottom with beautifully etched universal mantra "AUM" or "OM". Well balanced tone and vibration. D SACRAL CHAKRA. A wooden mallet is included with the bowl