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Bronze Figurine for Weighing Opium – 19th Century

$141.74
£106.50
€120
CA$195.18
A$218.44
CHF 114.35
MX$2,653.66
NOK 1,451.90
SEK 1,370.12
DKK 913.32

About the Item

A curious solid bronze figure serving as a counterweight in an opium scale, dating from the 19th century. It represents an animal in a symbolic form with a compact design and a rich patina, which attests to its antiquity and its ritual or commercial use. These types of weights were common in Southeast Asia and China during the colonial era and are closely linked to the opium trade and market practices in local contexts. A historical collectible, ideal for collectors of oriental antiquities, ethnographic objects, or antique measuring instruments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5779245034792

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