Ancient Indochinese Bronze Ball Shaped Opium Weight Bead - 25 mm
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Bronze ball-shaped opium weight bead from the ancient Indochinese culture (Myanmar/Burma/Siam), dating to the Second Millennium AD, measuring 25 mm, in good condition with traces of use and an antique patina, authentic and original, acquired in 1995 from an antique market in Myanmar.
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A ball shaped bronze opium weight bead from the ancient Indochinese 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. Traces of use and age on its surface.
Purchased in Yangon mid 90's by Dr.Zelnik on the local art market.
A ball shaped bronze opium weight bead from the ancient Indochinese 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. Traces of use and age on its surface.
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
Ball Shaped Opium Weight Bead
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
25 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
25 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Myanmar/Burma
Depth
25 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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