Antique Bronze Opium Weight, 10 tical Beast, EOW13

 

From Mandalay, Burma, this is a handsome beast weight with nicely defined beaded chest decoration and a V mouth appendage. This weight has a rich, dark patina with smooth contours and pleasing form.

 

Characteristics
Height: 4.9cm, 1.9 in
Base: 3.3cm, 1.3 in
Weight: 10 kyat/tical, 157 grams (kyat mass: 15.7g)
Base plan: octagonal
Base lines: 4 horizontal lines
Sign: indistinguishable
Frequency: 45/1000
Period: 1767-1785, King Hsinbyushin
Form: beast
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