UH20003 Burmese A-le, a zoomorphic form market weight often referred to as an “opium weight”, in the form of a To-myin, a mythical creature crossing a horse and a lion, having a curly mane and chin beard, open mouth baring teeth, full chest, and curly tail, standing on all fours on a tapered square base. Measuring 20 tical the approximate equivalent to 320 grams. Minor signs of wear and use, original patina, fine condition. 2-5/8” High. 19th Century. $375.


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Burmese "Opium" Weights, by Sylvia Fraser-Lu

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