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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Monumental handcrafted solid-brass narrative sculptural ensemble illustrating the classical fable and Archimedean physics of water displacement. Comprises a substantial wide-mouthed vessel (~4 kg) and a life-sized perching crow sculpture (~2.5 kg; total weight ~6.5 kg). Extensively covered in museum-grade micro-chased narrative relief friezes depicting a royal shikhar hunting expedition, a regal wedding procession, and Lord Krishna enthroned upon a temple Vimana chariot. An exceedingly rare, un-common collector's masterpiece. Opening reserve ₹1,25,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-033
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Master Artisan Heritage Innovation
Origin Region Odisha
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha master artisan innovative folk & narrative metalcraft
Curator's Condition Assessment

Pristine sculptural condition. Both the 4 kg engraved pitcher and 2.5 kg perched crow are structurally sound, finely balanced, and exquisitely hand-chiseled. Extraordinary craftsmanship.

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