A set of four 19th century Burmese Hintha bird opium brass weights
Hintha bird opium weights are Burmese artifacts that reflect the historical trade practices and cultural symbolism of Myanmar (formerly Burma). These weights, are cast in bronze, and were used to measure opium. The weights are shaped like the Hintha bird (a Brahmani duck), a symbol of grace and purity in Burmese tradition.
Date: early 19th century
Geography: Myanmar
Culture: Burmese
Dimensions:
6cm L x 4cm W x 4cm D
5cm L x 3.5cmW x 2.5 cm D
4.3cm L x 2cm W 2cm D
Weight:
10.54 ticals, 173g
7.56 ticals, 124g
4.69 ticals, 79g
2.80 ticals, 46g
Material: Brass
Condition is good for its age, See photos
Hintha bird opium weights are Burmese artifacts that reflect the historical trade practices and cultural symbolism of Myanmar (formerly Burma). These weights, are cast in bronze, and were used to measure opium. The weights are shaped like the Hintha bird (a Brahmani duck), a symbol of grace and purity in Burmese tradition.
Date: early 19th century
Geography: Myanmar
Culture: Burmese
Dimensions:
6cm L x 4cm W x 4cm D
5cm L x 3.5cmW x 2.5 cm D
4.3cm L x 2cm W 2cm D
Weight:
10.54 ticals, 173g
7.56 ticals, 124g
4.69 ticals, 79g
2.80 ticals, 46g
Material: Brass
Condition is good for its age, See photos
Hintha bird opium weights are Burmese artifacts that reflect the historical trade practices and cultural symbolism of Myanmar (formerly Burma). These weights, are cast in bronze, and were used to measure opium. The weights are shaped like the Hintha bird (a Brahmani duck), a symbol of grace and purity in Burmese tradition.
Date: early 19th century
Geography: Myanmar
Culture: Burmese
Dimensions:
6cm L x 4cm W x 4cm D
5cm L x 3.5cmW x 2.5 cm D
4.3cm L x 2cm W 2cm D
Weight:
10.54 ticals, 173g
7.56 ticals, 124g
4.69 ticals, 79g
2.80 ticals, 46g
Material: Brass
Condition is good for its age, See photos