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Bronze Figurine for Weighing Opium – 19th Century

$94.49

£71

€80

CA$130.12

A$145.63

CHF 76.23

MX$1,769.11

NOK 967.94

SEK 913.41

DKK 608.88

About the Item

Bronze Figurine for Weighing Opium – 19th Century Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 2 cm A curious solid bronze figure used as a counterweight in an opium scale, dating from the 19th century. It depicts a bird in a symbolic form (according to Asian tradition), with a compact design and a rich patina, attesting 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: 1.19 in (3 cm)Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
Style:
Other (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1870
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Madrid, ES
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5779245034922

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