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.

The Grand Collection — GNMC — Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum

Brass

GNMC-ART-045 · Early 19th Century (~200 years)

Double-Century-Old Deeply Engraved Peacock-Form Brass Kerosene Lamp (Mayura Dibi)

Double-century-old museum heirloom brass oil lamp featuring sculpted peacock head spout, flared plumage tai...

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GNMC-ART-044 · Late 19th Century (~150 years)

150-Year-Old Traditional Fluted Pumpkin Brass Kerosene Lamp (Dibi)

Exceedingly rare late 19th-century ornate brass pumpkin-form kerosene lamp with braided relief ribs, ringed...

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GNMC-ART-043 · Early 20th Century (~100 years)

Century-Old Bold Temple-Sanctum Brass Kerosene Lamp (Dibi)

Authentic early 20th-century heavy cast brass temple kerosene lamp with bold dome reservoir and curved wick...

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GNMC-ART-042 · Early 20th Century (~100-120 years)

Century-Old Screw-Mechanism Brass Kerosene Pedestal Lamp (Dibi)

Rare early 20th-century traditional brass kerosene pedestal lamp with precision screw-top nozzle and loop h...

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GNMC-ART-041 · Late 19th Century (~150 years)

150-Year-Old Architectural Stepped-Roof Brass Valuables Casket (Dhana Peti)

Historic 19th-century stepped pagoda-roof brass treasure chest with overhead bail handle (L 9 in / 22.9 cm,...

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GNMC-ART-040 · Early 19th Century (~200 years)

Double-Century-Old Fluted Engraved Brass Sacred Ritual Water Lota (Pooja Nota)

Rare circa 1825 sacred fluted brass ritual water vessel with arched overhead swing bail handle (H 10 in / 2...

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GNMC-ART-039 · Early 20th Century (~100 years)

Century-Old Ovoid Engraved Brass Bridal Dowry Trinket Casket (Dhana Peti)

Antique century-old biconvex ovoid brass bridal treasure casket with chevron friezes (L 4 in / 10 cm, H 2 i...

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GNMC-ART-038 · Late 19th Century (~150 years)

150-Year-Old Architectural Engraved Brass Slaked Lime Container (Chunauti)

Historic 19th-century two-piece brass slaked lime container with architectural arcade carving (H 4.5 in / 1...

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GNMC-ART-037 · Early 20th Century (~100 years)

Century-Old Raised Pedestal Brass Convalescent Bedside Platter (Tazza)

Rare century-old raised pedestal brass bedside serving tazza with scalloped pie-crust rim (Dia 11 in / 28 c...

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