Ok! That hint confirms my intuition! Is it a frying pan? A signing bowel is generally decorative brass bowl that can often fit in your palm, though they can be much larger (i've recently been able to stand in one!) A round wooden mallet is used to go around the edges of the bowl. And, a beautiful ringing ensues that clears energy. The mallet can also be used to tap the edge of the singing bowl to create a bell sound. I often use it to bring people out of meditation. They are a tool used in yoga class and such.