The style of this opium weight is instantly recognizable with the raised head crests and curled tail feathers in a v-shape along with the rod mouth appendage. The extremities of the weight have been smoothed over by the hands of time leaving a very attractive, smooth, rich patina. The 6 ray star sign on the base is still distinguishable.Characteristics Height: 5cm, 2 in Base: 3.2cm, 1.2 in Weight: 10 kyat/tical, 149grams (kyat mass: 14.9g) Base plan: octagonal Base lines: 2 horizontal lines Sign: 9 ray star Tail: V – shaped Frequency: 19/1000 Period: Mid 18thC Form: bird, ‘Golden Hamsa’* 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
