Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight copperalloy African Odyssey

African Odyssey

hammered and shaped from a single rod of bronze

crowns his head

Their influence extended beyond the home

harmonious lines and beautifully rounded surfaces

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight copperalloy African OdysseyEarly 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