Bronze Frog Opium Weight

This bronze zoomorphic weight was made using the lost wax method. Great care was taken in weighing the amount of molten metal used in casting to ensure that the weight was accurate. The weights and measures system was subject to the scrutiny of the king or queen. This weight is 250 Kyat/Tical, 2.5 Viss or 4,040 grams.

Extremely Rare Type and Size!

 
Location: Southeast Asia
Circa Date: 19th Century
Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 3" x 3 1/2"
Price: $3,950.00