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.

Double-Century-Old Ayurvedic Pure Copper Betel Casket (Tamra Pana Batta) — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Exceedingly rare and precious double-century-old (~200 years) authentic pure copper betel leaf container (local name: Tamra Pana Batta / Pana Daba), hand-crafted circa 1825 in Odisha. Traditionally used by affluent families to preserve and potentiate the medicinal properties of betel leaves. Features a 10-inch heavy copper cylindrical drum, architectural stupa-domed lid, tiered temple spire finial, and lockable palmette hasp clasp. Diameter: 10 inches (25.4 cm); Height: 11 inches (28 cm). An extinct aristocratic and Ayurvedic treasure in museum-grade preservation. Opening reserve ₹18,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-062

Metal Alloy Copper

Period / Era Early 19th Century (~200 years)

Origin Region Odisha

Dimensions Dia: 10" / 25.4 cm × H: 11" / 28 cm

Condition Grade Museum quality

Provenance Record Odisha & Eastern India aristocratic zamindari & Ayurvedic paan preservation heritage

Curator's Condition Assessment

Magnificent double-century-old preservation. Heavy hand-beaten copper drum, high-domed lid, turned spire finial, and lockable hasp latch are completely intact with zero perforations or structural flaws. Rich, authentic aged copper patina with natural historic verdigris encrustations in recesses.

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