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Burmese Bronze Opium Weights - Set of 5

Name: Burmese Bronze Opium Weights - Set of 5
Price: 398 USD
Availability: InStock

$398

The Old Church on Falls

Baltimore, MD

Condition Notes: Overall condition of the weights is excellent. * base has velvet loss in two sections as shown in photos. Overall condition of the weights is excellent. * base has velvet loss in two sections as shown in photos. less

Description: The history of these Opium Weights is very interesting--bronze and zoomorphic weights of various styles were used to weigh a … more The history of these Opium Weights is very interesting--bronze and zoomorphic weights of various styles were used to weigh a variety of materials including; silver and gold ingots, pearls, rubies, coral, personal ornaments, spices, musk, and costly medicines.

In Buddhism, the bird is associated with spiritual purity and gentleness. It was thought that the bird could make a distinction between pure and impure silver alloys and would accurately reflect mass.

Opium weights were made using the lost wax method.

Each weight is in excellent condition and has a rich patina.

Dimensions:
9.75" x 2.75" x 3.5" (overall)
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Baltimore, MD

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