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Date: 1900-1999

Subject: Chunakhai (Lime Container). Paan chewing is a common practice all over India. Chuna (lime powder) is added to betel leaves to enhance its stimulating effect. Ground lime is kept in a container called chunakhai that can be made in a variety of materials like metal, wood, stone etc. and be easily carried around.

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Date: 1900-1999

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Date: 1900-1999

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Date: 1900-1999

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Date: 1900-1999

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Subject: Stone balls

Site Name: Bishamakatak

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Subject: Anta Suta (Waist chain). Anta Suta is a waist chain worn to secure the skirt. This object was procured from the General Manager of Regional Industries Centre, Rayagada who procured it from Kabiraj Urlaka.

Site Name: Baripada

Date: 1900-1999

Subject: Coin Box (Mango shaped). Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Such metal coin boxes made from this technique served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past and could be worn around the waist with a hook. This coin box is shaped like a mango and has a peacock detail on top. The shape was meant to trick thieves into thinking that it is a fruit.

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Site Name: Kumbakonam

Date: ca. 300 BCE -300 CE

Subject: Urn pieces

Site Name: Kumbakonam

Date: ca. 300 BCE -300 CE

Subject: Urn pieces

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Date: ca. 1200-1300 CE

Subject: Roof tiles

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Date: ca. 1200-1300 CE

Subject: Roof tiles

Site Name: Perur

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Subject: Fragments of Black and red Ware, Red Slipped Ware pot

Site Name: Perur

Date: ca. 100 BCE-100 CE

Subject: Fragments of Russet Coated Ware pot

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Date: 1900-1999

Subject: Jewelry Box. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Metal jewelry boxes made from this technique served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a coconut with a bird detail atop.

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Date: 1900-1999

Site Name: Kundapatna

Date: 1900-1999

Subject: Karata (Coin Box). The karata is a metal box used to store and carry coins. The karata served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth.