Artifact Provenance & Specifications
Century-old traditional ribbed brass coin purse, historically tucked into the waist pleats of a grandmother's saree. Treasured in joint-family households for dispensing auspicious coins as loving rewards and educational encouragement to grandchildren. Height: 7–8 cm; diameter: 5 cm; weight: approximately 120 grams. A poignant, rare, and extinct domestic heirloom. Opening reserve ₹2,000.
Museum Reference
GNMC-ART-020
Metal Alloy
Brass
Period / Era
Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region
Odisha
Dimensions
Dia: 5 cm × H: 7.5 cm
Weight
120 g
Condition Grade
Excellent
Provenance Record
Odisha traditional domestic heirloom & personal adornment brass craft
Curator's Condition Assessment
Century-old authentic brass patina. Ribbed incised detailing, hinge fixtures, and structural integrity well preserved. Rare and extinct.
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