"Ten Opium Weights - Golden Triangle, Burma, Laos And Thailand - 19th Century"
TEN WEIGHT OPIUMGolden Triangle, Burma, Laos and Thailand
19th century
Bronze
Dimensions of largest: H: 6; W: 4.3 cm
Smallest dimensions: H.: 2.2; W.: 1.3 cm
A set of ten decreasing opium weights, each depicting Hamsa, the mythical animal creator of Hinduism, who refers to Brahma. They stand on round or hexagonal stepped bases.
In Laos, these weights are associated with precious objects, and are considered talismans that increase their value.
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