Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight thailand typical of the fine wares

typical of the fine wares produced at the Ban Ko Noi kilns of Sawankhalok in north-central Thailand

Iron was used to create light blue

secured with dozens of tight

Early to mid

flowing mane with a prominent forelock highlight the artistic skill and symbolic significance of these votive offerings

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight thailand typical of the fine waresEarly 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