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.

Monumental Solid-Cast Brass Sacred Vahana Owl Figurine — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Monumental solid-cast brass ceremonial owl sculpture, venerated as the sacred vahana (celestial mount) of Goddess Lakshmi to invite spiritual wisdom, discernment, and auspicious wealth. Features exquisite hand-chased feather plumage, expressive orbital arches, and a weighty stepped pedestal base. Weight: 2,600 grams (2.6 kg); height: 8 inches (20 cm); diameter: 6 inches (15 cm). A rare and dignified masterwork of sacred brass casting. Opening reserve ₹13,500.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-010

Metal Alloy Brass

Period / Era Contemporary Ritual Decor

Origin Region India

Dimensions H: 8" / 20 cm

Weight 2.60 kg (2,600 g)

Condition Grade Excellent

Provenance Record Contemporary cast brass craft

Curator's Condition Assessment

Exceptional solid-cast brass preservation. Heavy 2.6 kg sculpture with crisp plumage chasing, expressive facial disk, and stable integral base with no structural flaws or cracks.

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