This singing bowl is a special bowl, which is made of seven metals, i.e. gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, lead, and zinc. All the metal used has a specific purpose and represent the sun and the moon and other planets. This bowl can be used for meditation, music, and chakra cleansing. A leather striker is included with this singing bowl and this bowl was hand-hammered in Nepal. This bowl is truly hand made in a traditional way at singing-bowl house .Due to handmade bowl,the surface have several marked of hammered on it.The bowl have long lasting tune which create totally peaceful environment around you . who are looking for real handmade bowl from Himalaya will not be disappointing by this bowl. MEASURMENT This is handcrafted bowl therefore please note that each one might have slight variations in measurement. Diameter: 8 inch Height : 3.5 inch Weight : 1068 gram(only bowl ) (1200 grams with striker and cushion)