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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Charming and rare century-old traditional coconut-design kerosene oil lamp cast in solid brass metal (local name: Nadia Dibi / Sriphala Dibia). Features a spherical coconut-form font, cylindrical neck with threaded burner cap, scrolled snuffer arm, integral finger loop handle, and flared pedestal base. Diameter: 3.5 inches (9 cm); Height: 4 inches (10 cm). An extinct and rare regional folk lighting heirloom in authentic antique condition. Opening reserve ₹4,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-053
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions Dia: 3.5" / 9 cm × H: 4" / 10 cm
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha rural domestic illumination & auspicious folk metalcraft tradition
Curator's Condition Assessment

Intact and structurally sound century-old casting. Globular coconut font, cylindrical neck, threaded burner nozzle, scrolled snuffer arm, finger loop handle, and pedestal base fully preserved with rich natural golden-olive aged brass patina.

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