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Opium weights

Opium weights

Although widely known as opium weights these bronze zoomorphic weights were used for the measurement of basic necessities throughout Burma (and also northern Thailand and Laos). A full set of weights normal consists of 10 pieces from very small sizes up the largest size known as a viss (around 1.6kg) - although some later sets had additional larger weights too.


The weights and measures system in Burma was carefully controlled and weights checked for accuracy. The production of these weights ended in Burma after the British took control of the country in 1885.


Prices vary according to scarcity of the animal/mythical beast used, with rarer designs fetching higher prices. Some of the more recent Laotian weights use particularly uncommon and collectable designs.

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Antique Opium weight, Burma, 160g, L7123

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Antique Opium weight, Burma, 160g, L7123. Bronze opium weight, Burma. Style: Classic Chicken (male) style. Opium weights were used not only as unit...

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Group of 5 Antique Burmese Opium Weights, Hintha Bird Style, B5

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Opium weight, Burma Bronze opium weight, Burma. Style: Classic Hintha Bird style. 6 sided rounded base. Opium weights were used not only as units o...

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Burmese antique Opium weight Burma X142

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Opium weight, Burma Bronze opium weight, Burma. Style:  In Burmese – to-aung (bull/lion) or Thai singha style. A singha is a mythological, lion-lik...

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Burmese antique Opium weight Burma F3

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Opium weight, Burma Bronze opium weight, Burma. Style:  In Burmese – to-aung (bull/lion) or Thai singha style. A singha is a mytho...

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Original Burmese Opium weight Burma F8

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Opium weight, Burma Bronze opium weight, Burma. SOLD Style:  Classic Chicken (male) style. Opium weights were used not only as units of opium measu...

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Original Burmese Opium weight Burma F9

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Opium weight, Burma Bronze opium weight, Burma. Style:  Classic Chicken (male) style. Opium weights were used not only as un...

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Antique Opium scales, Burma, No.2

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Opium scales, Burma. SOLD Set of original antique Burmese opium scales in original carved, elegant teak wood container. These are now highly sought...

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Burmese antique Opium weight Burma No 1

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Opium weight, Burma Bronze opium weight, Burma. Style:  In Burmese – to-aung (bull/lion) or Thai singha style. A singha is a mytho...

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