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 Aristocratic Heavy Brass Charcoal Brazier (Umhei / Angithi) — Auction Detail & Bidding — GNMC

Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Monolithic and extinct double-century-old (~200 years) authentic heavy solid-cast brass charcoal hearth warmer (local name: Umhei / Angithi), crafted circa early 19th century in Odisha. Used by affluent families during winter nights to radiate clean ember heat and incense throughout salons. Features an expansive 12-inch fire basin, dual lifting lug handles, and an arched convection draft port upon a stepped pedestal base. Weight: 3.5 kg; Diameter: 12 inches (30.5 cm); Height: 7 inches (17.8 cm). An extinct aristocratic domestic treasure in museum-grade preservation. Opening reserve ₹18,500.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-065

Metal Alloy Brass

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

Origin Region Odisha

Dimensions Dia: 12" / 30.5 cm × H: 7" / 17.8 cm

Weight 3.50 kg (3,500 g)

Condition Grade Museum quality

Provenance Record Odisha aristocratic zamindari domestic heating & winter hearth regalia

Curator's Condition Assessment

Magnificent double-century-old structural preservation. Colossal 3.5 kg solid brass casting with zero cracks, warping, or punctures. Fire-rim, dual lug handles, and pedestal draft port completely intact, exhibiting natural fire-tempered dark charcoal patina and authentic historic thermal wear.

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