Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-017
Century-Old Acoustic Singing Bronze Pakhala Dining Bowl
Acoustically resonant bell-metal bronze dining basin for fermented rice water (Dia 10 in / 25 cm)
Century-old handcrafted bell-metal (Kansa) dining bowl, fashioned specifically in Odisha for enjoying traditional fermented rice water (Pakhala Torani). Revered for its remarkable acoustic singing resonance, producing a sustained musical chime with rich harmonics when struck or rimmed. Hand-hammered with a wide flared brim and balanced foot. Diameter: 10 inches (25 cm). An extinct culinary antiquity representing classical Odia gastronomic heritage.
Period
Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Dimensions
Dia: 10" / 25 cm
Provenance
Odisha domestic culinary & metallurgical craft tradition
Curator's Condition Assessment
Century-old authentic bronze bowl. Rare and extinct. Resonant musical acoustic quality intact.
