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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Extinct and rare 150-year-old lightweight brass tribal anklet pair (local tribal name: Chita Painri / Chita Pahuda), crafted circa mid-19th century in Odisha. Cast in lightweight hollow brass featuring peaked triangular crests, lateral knuckle bosses, and thorough surface coverage of stippled micro-engravings and granulated beads. An endangered and vanishing ethnographic bridal heirloom in museum-grade preservation. Opening reserve ₹11,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-051
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Mid 19th Century (~150 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions Length: approx 14.0 cm (Inner: approx 8.8 x 6.4 cm)
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha & Eastern India traditional tribal bridal trousseau & ceremonial dance adornment
Curator's Condition Assessment

Pristine 150-year-old antique preservation. Hollow form remains completely intact without dents, cracks, or perforations. Intricate stippled micro-engravings, granulated beads, and peaked terminals remain sharp and distinct under rich, natural aged dark brass patina.

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