Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight bogfound The Wares of the Transitional

The Wares of the Transitional Period between the Ming and the Ch'Ing 1620-1683

a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of its makers

possibly serving as markers of identity

and imbalance

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight bogfound The Wares of the TransitionalEarly 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