Opium weights (6) - Myanmar/Burma - 1850-1900

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Six antique Burmese bronze opium weights with a lion motif, dating to 1850–1900, in good used condition with signs of aging and small stains; total weight 1057.3 g, dimensions range from 3.4 × 2.7 × 2.8 cm to 6.5 × 5.5 × 4.3 cm.

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Antique Burmese opium weights / animal weights, (6) - Bronze - Burma - 19th century

Good condition, see description.

6 antique Burmese (opium) weights with a lion depicted, total weight 1057.3 grams.

The weights were historically used for weighing precious raw materials and are generally referred to as opium weights.

With a nice patina, see also the undersides in the photos.

Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm, weight 314.3 g
5.5 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm, weight 297.2 g
4.7 x 3.3 x 3 cm, weight 147.1 g
4.6 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm, weight 145.4 g
4.4 x 2.9 x 2.6 cm, weight 78.9 g
3.4 x 2.7 x 2.8 cm, weight 74.4 g

See the photos for a precise impression.

The package will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.

Antique Burmese opium weights / animal weights, (6) - Bronze - Burma - 19th century

Good condition, see description.

6 antique Burmese (opium) weights with a lion depicted, total weight 1057.3 grams.

The weights were historically used for weighing precious raw materials and are generally referred to as opium weights.

With a nice patina, see also the undersides in the photos.

Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.3 cm, weight 314.3 g
5.5 x 4.5 x 4.2 cm, weight 297.2 g
4.7 x 3.3 x 3 cm, weight 147.1 g
4.6 x 3.4 x 3.2 cm, weight 145.4 g
4.4 x 2.9 x 2.6 cm, weight 78.9 g
3.4 x 2.7 x 2.8 cm, weight 74.4 g

See the photos for a precise impression.

The package will be carefully packed and insured for shipment.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Type
Opium weights
No. of items
6
Country of Origin
Myanmar/Burma
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5.5 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
4.2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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