| Title | पीतल के फिटिंग (Brass Fittings)Rare Pītal ke fiṭiṅg Brass Fittings |
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| Description | पीतल फिटिंग (Pītal Fiting), or Brass Fixtures, are integral to Indic heritage architecture, crafted from an alloy primarily of copper (Tāmra) and zinc (Jasta). Density ranges from 8.4-8.73 g/cm³, with a melting point between 900-940 °C. Its malleability and ductility facilitated intricate detailing in architectural ornamentation, exemplified in door hardware (handles, hinges), window fittings, and religious iconography. Sourced historically from copper mines across Rajasthan and Bihar, and zinc deposits in Zawar [2], brass found extensive use during the Mughal and Rajput periods. Traditional processing involved smelting and casting techniques, documented in ancient texts like the *Rasaratnasamuccaya* [3]. While corrosion-resistant, brass fittings in heritage structures require conservation, addressing issues like dezincification. Restoration often involves replicating original forms using traditional *Shilpa Shastras* guidelines [4]. The term encompasses पीतल के सामान, पित्तल संयोजित्र, and regional equivalents. |
| Also Known As | Brass Fittings Pītal ke fiṭiṅg Brass Fittings Brass Fixtures Brass Components पीतल के सामान पीतल के उपकरण पित्तल संयोजित्र தாமிரக் கலவை பொருத்துதல்கள் (Tamil) ఇత్తడి అమరికలు (Telugu) ಹಿತ್ತಾಳೆ ಫಿಟ್ಟಿಂಗ್ಗಳು (Kannada) ഓട് ഫിറ്റിംഗുകൾ (Malayalam) |
| Tags | Brass Fittings Fixtures Metal Copper Alloy Architectural Hardware Decorative Elements |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-602757326-20-11-25-PX |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/brass-fixtures |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/brass-fixtures |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 28, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Alloy Copper Alloy |
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| Regions | South Asia India |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period Modern Period |
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| Sources | Metal workshops Local foundries |
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| Properties | Density: 8.4-8.73 g/cm³ Melting point: 900-940 °C Corrosion resistance Electrical conductivity Thermal conductivity Malleability Ductility |
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| Uses | Door hardware (handles, knobs, hinges) Window fittings Decorative elements (inlays, carvings) Lighting fixtures Plumbing fixtures Religious iconography Architectural ornamentation |
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| Materials | Copper Zinc Bronze |
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| Styles | Dravidian architecture Nagara architecture Vesara architecture Indo-Islamic architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Doors Fittings |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Vishwakarma Prakash | Treatise | Traditional crafts |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hindu Temple Society North America Flushing | Secondary | 100% |