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Antique Burmese Bronze Market Weight, Hintha, 1 Viss

$850

£653.02

€750.32

CA$1,195.63

A$1,343.24

CHF 701.84

MX$16,394.84

NOK 8,911.36

SEK 8,388.17

DKK 5,599.14

About the Item

Antique Burmese A-le, a zoomorphic form bronze market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a Hintha, a Brahmani Duck (Hamsa) emblem of the Mon kingdom with duck’s bill, crested comb, bulging eyes, and side wings standing on a tapered hexgonal base with a overhead loop handle connected to the tail and head, measuring 1 viss. Signs of wear, original patina, fine condition. 4.25 inches high x 2.25 inches deep and 2.5 inches wide (11 x 5.6 x 6.4cm) high. 3lbs. 6.2 oz. (1538g). 19th century.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Cast

Place of Origin:

Myanmar

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: TM-EH900011stDibs: LU1778237317052

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