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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Stately century-old authentic traditional brass bedside spittoon (local name: Pikadani / Pana Phika Dani), cast circa late 19th to early 20th century in solid heavy brass. Features a classical hourglass form with wide flared dished funnel rim, ring-turned waist, and diagonal spiral rope-twist gadrooned friezes on cup and spreading bell base. Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm). An extinct, authentic folk metalcraft relic of traditional domestic hospitality in untouched antique dark patina. Opening reserve ₹7,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-056
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Late 19th to Early 20th Century (~100-120 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions H: 7" / 17.8 cm
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha traditional domestic hospitality & aristocratic paan culture metalcraft
Curator's Condition Assessment

Intact and structurally sound heavy brass casting. Flared funnel rim, ringed waist collar, spiral gadrooned friezes, and flared pedestal base all completely preserved with no cracks, dents, or solder repairs. Retains deep, authentic dark aged charcoal-olive patina.

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