Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight yongzheng Age-related wear and small chip

Age-related wear and small chip in the rim

Accession Number: 1995

yet it captures stylized anatomical detailing that reflects the artistic sensibilities of the period

Roman glassmakers were pioneers of advanced techniques over two millennia ago

accentuated by the rectangular planes of the broad forehead and prominent nose

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight yongzheng Age-related wear and small chipEarly 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