Question 1

What is the Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum (GNMC)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Who is the founder of Gopinath Metal Crafts Museum?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Where is GNMC located and what are the visiting hours?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 4

Who should be contacted for acquisitions, purchases, and inquiries?

Accepted Answer

For acquisitions, auction lot inquiries, and artwork purchase assistance, contact Mr. Aditya P. Ghosh at +91 98612 76957 or email sudarshansahoo1953@gmail.com.

Question 5

What craft traditions and metals are preserved at GNMC?

Accepted Answer

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 Collection

Double-Century-Old Ayurvedic Pure Copper Betel Casket (Tamra Pana Batta)

Historic Copper Bira Kahali Royal Battle Trumpet with Makara Bell