Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight bogfound and cultivated grains such as

and cultivated grains such as einkorn and barley

possibly serving as markers of identity

or throw net

displaying early materials

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight bogfound and cultivated grains such asEarly 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