Ancient Indochinese Bronze Rare Crab Shaped Opium Weight - 17 mm

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Rare bronze crab-shaped opium weight from the Ancient Indochinese river coast culture, Burma/Siam, dating to the Second Millennium AD, in good condition with preserved antique patina; dimensions 17 x 25 x 29 mm, acquired in Yangon in 1995 from an antique market.

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A rare bronze crabe shaped opium weight from the ancient Indochinese river coast culture, Burma or Siam . Second Millennium AD,

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient artisan casting.
Purchased in Yangon mid 90's by Dr.Zelnik on the local art market.

A rare bronze crabe shaped opium weight from the ancient Indochinese river coast culture, Burma or Siam . Second Millennium AD,

In good condition. It has been cleaned partly, but the nice antique patina is preserved. Original, ancient artisan casting.
Purchased in Yangon mid 90's by Dr.Zelnik on the local art market.

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Culture
Ancient Indochinese
Century/ Timeframe
Second Millennium AD
Name of object
Rare Crab Shaped Opium Weight
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
17 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
29 mm
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