Antique Bronze Opium Weight, 10 tical Beast, EOW11
From Bagan, Burma, this beast weight is from the early 19th century. It has a rod mouth appendage and a slightly pitted surface from use.
Characteristics
Height: 5.5cm, 2.2 in
Base: 3cm, 1.2 in
Weight: 10 kyat/tical, 156 grams (kyat mass: 15.8g)
Base plan: square
Base lines: 4 horizontal lines
Sign: 9 ray star
Frequency: 140/1000
Period: 1796-1819, King Bodawpaya
Form: beast
Price: US$195
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