ANTIQUE BURMESE SILVER TIN AQUATIC \'HINTHA\' BIRD OPIUM WEIGHT, 119g. 18th C.
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ANTIQUE BURMESE SILVER TIN AQUATIC \'HINTHA\' BIRD OPIUM WEIGHT, 119g. 18th C.:
$389.99
BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. KOREA. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET.
Antique Burmese Silver|Tin Aquatic \'Hintha\' Bird Opium Weight, 119g, 18th C.
Overview: Authentic handmade 18th century Burmese Opium Weight, exquisitely crafted, depicting the mythical \'Hintha\' Bird, also known as Hamsa, an aquatic bird which inhabited the Himalaya Forest of southern Burma, and was considered by Burmese to be a sacred animal symbolic of purity, divine knowledge and cosmic breath. Royal animal and aquatic shaped weights of the Burmese empire, are one of the most interesting and unusual numismatic collectibles, of which belonged to the prestigious royal families, governors, nobleman, and rich households. The phrase \'Opium Weight\' used to describe the small, curious-looking metal animal and bird figures is somewhat misleading - while the weights actually serve a much wider, more useful purpose; they were used to gauge the weight of daily items of commerce found in the Burmese market-place.
Description: The Hintha Bird Duck: Boldly modelled in the shape of a small groud pecking fowl, seated on a hexagonal base, incised by parallel borders traped with small cubes, delicately detailed with closely fitted wings and tail plumage, bulging eyes, pointed beak, and crested headdress. Solid cast with smooth naturally aged silver hue patina, and traces of green malachite encrustation.
Composition: The weight is composed of Silver, with a high Tin content, giving a more silvery hue, which was used mostly during the16th to 17th centuries, when \'Tin\' was most prevalent over bronze.
DISPLAY PEDESTAL IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS sale.Data Observation: Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.
Estimate Value: We are offering this item to our audience at a considerable lower wholesale value.
Dimensions:Height: 2.0 inches (5.08cm).
Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (2-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (3-4 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer\'s government. The winning buyer agrees that any and all claims for loss, damage, or confiscated by country customs of the item will be handled solely through the insurance claims process or the shipping carrier.
Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the sale end: includes a 7 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.
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ANTIQUE BURMESE SILVER TIN AQUATIC \'HINTHA\' BIRD OPIUM WEIGHT, 119g. 18th C.:
$389.99