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The history of these Opium Weights is very interesting--bronze and zoomorphic weights of various styles were used to weigh a …
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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)
(1st)
(2nd)
(3rd)
(4th)
(5th)
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- Dimensions
- 9.75ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Velvet
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- 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
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