Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-022
Century-Old Openwork Jaali Brass Grandmother's Coin Container
Intricate century-old pierced openwork filigree brass coin vessel (Dia ~3 in / 7.6 cm)
Century-old traditional spherical openwork brass coin container (Jaali Batua / Khilpeti), exquisitely pierced with delicate floral lattice tracery and fitted with dual suspension loops. Cherished by family grandmothers for holding coins and fragrant camphor in their saree pleats. Diameter: 3 inches (7.6 cm). An elegant, exceedingly rare domestic metalcraft heirloom.
Period
Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Dimensions
Dia: 3" / 7.6 cm
Provenance
Odisha traditional domestic heirloom & personal adornment brass craft
Curator's Condition Assessment
Antique century-old authentic patina. Intricate openwork jaali filigree, concentric ribbing, and suspension loops perfectly intact. Rare and extinct.
