Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight geelvinkbay Before firing the pottery was

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The distinctive pottery styles of the Early Harappan cultures—such as Amri-Nal

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight geelvinkbay Before firing the pottery wasEarly to mid. 19th century, Burma (Myanmar), Southeast Asia A finely cast bronze opium weight in the form of a Hintha bird (Brahmani duck), with a six sided rounded base and faint verification mark of a six rayed star on the front. Three finely incised concentric lines encircle the top of the base. This weight represents an authentic market used example, richly patinated and full of character. The Hintha, or Hamsa, was the emblem of the Mon Kingdom of