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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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746. A Collection of Burmese Elephant "Opium" Weights & Scales, ca. Late 19th Century

Traditional cast bronze "opium" weights in the shape of elephants, from the largest to the smallest measure approx. 1-1/2"T to 1/4"T, total of fifteen pieces. Offered with a hand-held scale with two 3" diameter plates, encased in a carved wood fitted case. Overall measures approx. 9" x 4." Extremely rare.



800/1,200
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