What is the Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum (GNMC)?

The Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum (GNMC) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a living heritage archive and curated timed-online auction platform dedicated to preserving centuries of traditional Indian metallurgy, Kansari craft traditions, and rare brass, bronze, copper, and bell metal artifacts.

Who is the founder of Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum?

GNMC was founded by Sri Sudarshan Sahoo, a 70-year-old art historian, museologist, and visionary collector from Kantilo, Odisha, who has devoted his life to salvaging and cataloging rare traditional metal crafts.

Where is GNMC located and what are the visiting hours?

The museum gallery is located at Plot No. 1084/2608, Tulasi Vihar, Jagamohan Nagar, Jagamara, Bhubaneswar 751030, Odisha, India. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (closed Mondays).

Who should be contacted for acquisitions, purchases, and inquiries?

For acquisitions, auction lot inquiries, and artwork purchase assistance, contact Mr. Aditya P. Ghosh at +91 98612 76957 or email sudarshansahoo1953@gmail.com.

What craft traditions and metals are preserved at GNMC?

GNMC preserves rare artifacts made of bell metal (Kansa), brass (Pitala), copper (Tamba), bronze, and German silver, featuring traditional lost-wax Dokra casting, repoussé, engraving, singing bowls, ritual objects, and aristocratic dining platters.

Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti) — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Double-century-old authentic brass betel leaf (Paan) and slaked lime casket (Chunauti), crafted circa early 19th century in Odisha. Carried by travelers, village elders, and scholars during social visits to offer seasoned betel rolls in the spirit of classical hospitality. Weighs 255 grams with secure hinged compartments and intact historic patina. An exceedingly rare, un-common cultural artifact of vintage Indian domestic heritage. Opening reserve ₹6,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-016

Metal Alloy Brass

Period / Era Early 19th Century (~200 years)

Origin Region India

Weight 255 g

Condition Grade Good

Provenance Record Indian village hospitality tradition

Curator's Condition Assessment

About 200 years old. Rare. Historic lime residue present; weight verified at 255 g.

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