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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Ingenious century-old aristocratic bell-metal (Kansa) banquet platter, engineered with five perimeter katoris (bowls) secured via underside screw-threaded brass posts. Custom-crafted for formal banquets to honor visiting sons-in-law with an elevated multi-course presentation. Diameter: 18 inches (45 cm); weight: ~3.2 kg. An extraordinarily rare, extinct triumph of Indian culinary metalcraft. Opening reserve ₹1,25,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-030
Metal Alloy Bronze
Period / Era Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions Dia: 18" / 45 cm
Condition Grade Excellent
Provenance Record Aristocratic Odisha domestic hospitality & heirloom banquet metalcraft
Curator's Condition Assessment

Exceptional century-old authentic patina with dark age markings. Master platter, threaded rim mounts, and all five companion bowls are structurally sound and firmly affixed. Rare and extinct.

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