Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight Chancay and brown pigments into their

and brown pigments into their elaborate geometric and figurative designs

showcasing the form widely popular across the Roman Empire from the end of the first century through the early fourth century

flared lip

showcasing the distinctive artistic traditions of the Middle Cauca complex (1050-1500 AD)

These wares were exported in significant quantities to Indonesia

Burmese Bronze Hintha Bird Opium Weight Chancay and brown pigments into theirEarly 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