Artifact Provenance & Specifications
Authentic early 19th-century British colonial period brass steelyard balance beam (Bisa Dandi / Tula Danda) from Odisha. Expertly hand-calibrated with incised metric graduations, dual suspension fulcrums, and a solid terminal counterweight bob. Length: approximately 40 cm; weight: 750 grams. An extinct mercantile trade artifact of exceptional historical value. Opening reserve ₹4,000.
Museum Reference
GNMC-ART-026
Metal Alloy
Brass
Period / Era
Early 19th Century (~200 years / British Colonial Period)
Origin Region
Odisha
Dimensions
L: 40 cm
Condition Grade
Excellent
Provenance Record
Odisha mercantile trade & colonial-era metrology metalcraft
Curator's Condition Assessment
Double-century-old authentic patinated brass. Solid cast construction, clear calibration notches, and intact suspension eyelets. Very stout and structurally sound. Extinct mercantile artifact.
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