Antique Burmese Bronze Weights, Early 1900s, Set of 5

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Fascinating lot of five antique precision balance weights in solid cast bronze, arranged in decreasing scale. Depicting a stylized rooster … Read more Fascinating lot of five antique precision balance weights in solid cast bronze, arranged in decreasing scale. Depicting a stylized rooster on a contoured base, they are a classic example of Southeast Asian craftsmanship (Burma/Myanmar area), historically used for weighing precious metals and spices. They retain a splendid and authentic dark patina from the period with natural traces of verdigris oxidation.

Technical Details:

Subject: Lot of 5 scale weights (stylized rooster)

Maker/Manufacturer: Attributable to Southeast Asian craftsmanship (Burma/Myanmar)

Period: Attributable to the early 1900s (Ancient/20th Century)

Material: Solid cast bronze

Dimensions:

Heaviest weight: 7 cm (Height) x 4.5 cm (Width) x 3.5 cm (Depth)

Smallest weight: 3 cm (Height) x 2.5 cm (Width) x 2 cm (Depth)

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Solid and heavy structure; authentic and magnificent original dark patina with signs of natural oxidation over time.

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