Burmese Graduated Set of 9 Bronze Foo Dog Opium Weights on Wood Carved Dragon Display Reproduction
Not much is known about this set of bronze weights. We believe that it is a reproduction because the details on the pieces are sharper than the older ones. Used mostly for measuring the weights of common items in stores, these were likely given the name, "opium" weights by foreigners who came to Burma or Thailand. This is a set of 9 identical foo dog style weights that graduate down in size and weight from the large (a little different from the rest of the pack) that measures 3" x 2 1/4" x 4 1/2"H and weighs 1131 grams to the smallest one 1/2" x 1/2" x 15/16"H weighing 11 grams. Each weight occupies its own section on top of a curved wood display that has a crudely carved dragon on both the front and the back sides. The bottom is felted nicely. This display measures 22" x 3 1/2" x 4"H.
In very good pre-owned condition. Wood display has a couple of chips in the wood. I do not know what kind of wood it is.
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