Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight bogfound carved from a single block

carved from a single block of wood into an elongated triangular form with a coarse surface structure

possibly serving as markers of identity

or throw net

a testament to the enduring craftsmanship of its makers

displaying early materials

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight bogfound carved from a single blockEarly 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