Set of 4 bronze weights (No reserve price)
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Suite of four opium weights in gilded bronze shaped as elephants from Burma/Southeast Asia, late 19th–early 20th century, comprising four pieces from 38.5 g to 100.8 g with heights of 2.4–3.5 cm, on a rectangular base with striped decoration, produced by lost-wax casting with a brown-green patina varying by piece; provenance from an auction house; condition: good with patina uneven by piece.
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Set of four opium weights in the shape of an elephant — gilded bronze, Burmese/Southeast Asian, late 19th to early 20th century
Pairing four opium weights in bronze, with a zoomorphic form representing a stylized elephant, curved trunk, detailed ears, placed on a rectangular base with striated decoration evocative of a rocky pedestal. Lost-wax casting according to the traditional Burmese method, gold patina with brown-green highlights depending on the piece.
Composition of the set (4 pieces), from smallest to largest:
• 38.5 g (~2.4 ticals) — H. 2.4 cm
• 63.60 g (~3.9 ticals) — H. 2.8 cm
• 71.90 g (~4.4 ticals) — H. 3.1 cm
• 100.8 g (~6.2 ticals) — H. 3.5 cm
Condition: Uneven patina across pieces (natural wear consistent with age), stable bases, no visible structural damage.
Rarity: Shape less commonly encountered on the market than the chinthe motif, more widely produced in Burmese opium weights from this period.
Provenance: Acquired at auction.
Origin: Burma or Southeast Asia, late 19th to early 20th century.
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Set of four opium weights in the shape of an elephant — gilded bronze, Burmese/Southeast Asian, late 19th to early 20th century
Pairing four opium weights in bronze, with a zoomorphic form representing a stylized elephant, curved trunk, detailed ears, placed on a rectangular base with striated decoration evocative of a rocky pedestal. Lost-wax casting according to the traditional Burmese method, gold patina with brown-green highlights depending on the piece.
Composition of the set (4 pieces), from smallest to largest:
• 38.5 g (~2.4 ticals) — H. 2.4 cm
• 63.60 g (~3.9 ticals) — H. 2.8 cm
• 71.90 g (~4.4 ticals) — H. 3.1 cm
• 100.8 g (~6.2 ticals) — H. 3.5 cm
Condition: Uneven patina across pieces (natural wear consistent with age), stable bases, no visible structural damage.
Rarity: Shape less commonly encountered on the market than the chinthe motif, more widely produced in Burmese opium weights from this period.
Provenance: Acquired at auction.
Origin: Burma or Southeast Asia, late 19th to early 20th century.
insured DPD shipping
Details
Number of objects
4
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Set of 4 bronze weights
Height
3.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2.2 cm
Weight
100.8 g
Provenance
Auction house
Authenticity
Original/official
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