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Antique Burmese Bronze Market Weight, Hintha, 1 Viss
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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
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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