Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight geelvinkbay The brushwork is expressive and

The brushwork is expressive and fluid

making these lamps both utilitarian and deeply symbolic

Before firing the pottery was painted by using several earth minerals

0 cm and includes 133 unique glass beads

Minor surface wear

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight geelvinkbay The brushwork is expressive andEarly 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