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H: 4.5 cm / 95 grams Old Bronze Burmese Horse Opium Weight ''Free Shipping''
H: 4.5 cm/ 95 grams Old Bronze Burmese Horse Opium Weight'Free Shipping' Total Weight: 95 grams Size: w 5 cm x d 2.5 cm x h 4.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Horse Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed ... moreout, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, proba
H: 4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Horse Opium Weight -120 g ''Free Shipping''
H: 4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Horse Opium Weight-120 g'Free Shipping' Total Weight: 120 grams Size: w 5 cm x d 2.5 cm x h 4.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Horse Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, ... morethe bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, probably
H:5.2 cm Old Bronze Burmese Elephant Troop Weight -50 g "Free Shipping"
H:5.2 cm Old Bronze Burmese Elephant Troop Weight-50 g"Free Shipping" Total Weight: 50 grams Size: w 3 cm x d 1.7 cm x h 5.2 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Elephant Troop Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Elephant Troop The elephant's thick hide protected it from injury. The high riding position gave the rider a good view but made him a visible target. A war elephant is an elephant trained and guided by humans for combat. Their main use was in charges. To trample the enemy and/or break their ranks. They were ... moreprobably first employed in India, where the elephant corps served as one of the four classical wings of the Indian Army. It is commonly thought that all war elephants were male because of males' greater aggression. But this was not always true. Female elephants were more commonly used for logistics. In Ancient time. Burma(now Myanmar) and Siam(now Thailand) also used elephants in all their wars. OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven
H: 3.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Bird Weight - 30 g "Free Shipping"
H: 3.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Bird Weight- 30 g"Free Shipping" Weight: 30 grams Size: w 2.5 cm x d 2.5 cm x h 3.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Garawake Bird Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Nok Garawake is a magical bird and said to have such heavenly voice. There are quite a few name variations for this creature; Garawake. Garawik and Gorawik. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which ... morewere used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand
H: 4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese "River Dragon-Naga" Weight -50 g "Free Shipping"
H: 4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese"River Dragon-Naga" Weight- 50g"Free Shipping" Total Weight: 50 grams Size: w 2.2 cm x d 2.2 cm x h 4.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in"River Dragon- Naga" Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. N AGA Serpent deity dwelling in the subterranean regions. it is believed that they bring fertility and prosperity. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals ... morewhich were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all sta
H:3.5 cm / 50 grams Old Bronze Burmese Elephant Figure Weight "Free Shipping"
H:3.5 cm/ 50 grams Old Bronze Burmese Elephant Figure Weight"Free Shipping" Weight: 50 grams Size: w 3.5 cm x d 2.2 cm x h 3.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Elephant Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed ... moreout, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, prob
3 of H: 4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese "River Dragon-Naga" Weight - Free Shipping
3 of H: 4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese"River Dragon-Naga" Weight- Free Shipping Total Weight: 150 grams Weight/ each: 50 grams Size: w 2.3 cm x d 2.3 cm x h 4.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in"River Dragon- Naga" Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. N AGA Serpent deity dwelling in the subterranean regions. it is believed that they bring fertility and prosperity. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high ... morevalued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weight
H: 5.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Horse Troop Weight -115 g 'Free Shipping'
H: 5.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Horse Troop Weight-115 g'Free Shipping' Total Weight: 115 grams Size: w 5 cm x d 2.5 cm x h 5.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Horse Troop Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed ... moreout, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, prob
H: 5.8 cm Old Bronze Burmese Horse Troop Weight -110 g 'Free Shipping'
H: 5.8 cm Old Bronze Burmese Horse Troop Weight-110 g'Free Shipping' Total Weight: 110 grams Size: w 4.5 cm x d 2.5 cm x h 5.8 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Horse Troop Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed ... moreout, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, pr
H: 5 cm Old Bronze Burmese "River Dragon-Naga" Weight -40 g "Free Shipping"
H: 5 cm Old Bronze Burmese"River Dragon-Naga" Weight-40 g"Free Shipping" Total Weight: 40 grams Size: w 2 cm x d 2 cm x h 5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in"River Dragon- Naga" Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. N AGA Serpent deity dwelling in the subterranean regions. it is believed that they bring fertility and prosperity. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which ... morewere used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on pl
H:2.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Turtle with baby Weight -150 g "Free Shipping"
H:2.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Turtle with baby Weight-150 g"Free Shipping" Total Weight: 150 grams Size: w 6.5 cm x d 4 cm x h 2.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weight was in Turtle with baby Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza ... morewas weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zod
H: 3.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Lion Figure Weight - 40 g "Free Shipping"
H: 3.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Lion Figure Weight- 40 g"Free Shipping" Total Weight: 40 grams Size: w 3 cm x d 1.8 cm x h 3.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Lion Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, ... morethe bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, probably or
H: 3.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Goat Figure Weight - 40 grams "Free Shipping"
H: 3.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Goat Figure Weight- 40 grams"Free Shipping" Total Weight: 40 grams Size: w 3.5 cm x d 1.7 cm x h 3.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Goat Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Goat regarded as a symbol of intelligent& artistic. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order ... moreto ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed out, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape
H:4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Elephant Figure Weight - 90 g "Free Shipping"
H:4.5 cm Old Bronze Burmese Elephant Figure Weight- 90 g"Free Shipping" Weight: 90 grams Size: w 3.8 cm x d 2.3 cm x h 4.5 cm Century: 20th Style: Burmese Material: Bronze +++ Enjoy Lovely Art Collection From Asia++ The Weights was in Elephant Figure in very good condition and rare. This Weight is one of many authentic quality collectors opium weights that have been acquired throughout Burma. Thailand, Laos and other parts of Southeast Asia over a number of year. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 OPIUM WEIGHTS Before the advent of a regular currency. Transactions in the bazaars and marketplaces were made by weighing out lumps of relatively high valued metals which were used as currencies such as silver ingots, often referred to as'ganza' In order to ensure that the correct amount of ganza was weighed ... moreout, the bullion merchants used a series of weights which had been officially approved. The origin of these weights has not been established but it is thought they were introduced to Thailand by the Burmese when they conquered Ayudhya in the sixteenth century. The weights are made of a cupriferous alloy and were intended not only for trading purposes but also for religious and political reasons conveying as part of their message the powers of the devine spirit in heaven and the earthly god-king. As collectable pieces they are now commonly known as Siamese Opium Weights due to their use with the opium trade. There are three basic shapes which together make up 95% of the pieces found on the market today: Hantha(mythical ducklike bird) Ziwazo(mythical chickenlike bird) and To, or Chinthe, a dog-lion prominent also in Chinese mythology.There are variations within each type in the general shape of the animal, the geometry of the base, and practical features such as a tail extended to form a handle on some larger weights They all stand on plinths or bases of different shapes. Similar weighs, usually of small size, in the shape of elephants and the beasts of the Chinese zodiac, probably