Dimensions: Height 13,8 cm Wide 11,5 cm Depth 14 cm

Weight: 3519 grams

This finely cast bronze weight is modeled in the form of a stylized duck (hintha), a common motif in Burmese weight standards. The bird is shown with pronounced wings, a gracefully arched neck, and a small crest. The details of the plumage and base are softened through centuries of handling, and the surface bears a rich, dark patina with areas of green encrustation, testifying to age and use.

Opium weights of this type were used in daily transactions throughout Burma until the late 19th century, calibrated according to local weight systems. The present example weighs 2 ½ viss (approx. 3,519 g), a substantial and rare size, indicating use in larger-scale trade.

Such weights are not only utilitarian but also carry auspicious symbolism, with the duck (hintha) being a revered creature in Burmese culture, associated with purity and fidelity.