Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-020
Century-Old Grandmother's Ribbed Brass Waist-Pleat Coin Container
Charming century-old maternal waist coin capsule with ribbed fluting (H 7–8 cm, Dia 5 cm, Wt ~120 g)
Century-old traditional ribbed brass coin purse, historically tucked into the waist pleats of a grandmother's saree. Treasured in joint-family households for dispensing auspicious coins as loving rewards and educational encouragement to grandchildren. Features lathe-turned ribbed fluting, snug friction seal, and integral suspension loops. Height: 7–8 cm; diameter: 5 cm; weight: approximately 120 grams. A poignant, rare, and extinct domestic heirloom.
Period
Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Dimensions
Dia: 5 cm × H: 7.5 cm
Provenance
Odisha traditional domestic heirloom & personal adornment brass craft
Curator's Condition Assessment
Century-old authentic brass patina. Ribbed incised detailing, hinge fixtures, and structural integrity well preserved. Rare and extinct.
