Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-014
Century-Old Engraved Brass & Silver Alloy Waist Coin Container (Karata)
Traditional century-old maternal waist coin capsule in brass-silver alloy (Dia ~3 in / 7.6 cm)
Century-old traditional maternal coin purse (local name: Karata / Khilpeti), hand-forged in a tactile brass and low-silver alloy. Historically tucked into the waist pleats of a grandmother's saree to safeguard daily currency and protective amulets. Embellished with delicate circular turning rings and a snug friction closure. Diameter: approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm). An extinct domestic heirloom representing vintage joint-family traditions.
Period
Early–Mid 20th Century (~100 years)
Dimensions
Dia: 3" / 7.5 cm
Provenance
Domestic Indian household tradition
Curator's Condition Assessment
Century old. Twelve pieces available; reserve is per piece.
