The beast weight is thought to represent the Bodhisattva, or one who seeks enlightenment out of compassion to release others from suffering, as well as the Chakravartin, a divine universal monarch.CharacteristicsHeight: 2.7cm, 1.06 in Base: 2cm, 0.79 in Weight: 32 grams Base plan: Octagonal Base lines: 3 horizontal Sign: under-surface of base 9 ray star Form: toe / beast Period: 1752-1767, King Hsinbyushin * Earth to Heaven: The Royal Animal-Shaped Weights of the Burmese Empire Paperback , 2002 by Joan & Donald GearRead more about our Opium Weight Collection View Burma Photo Gallery
