Not currently on display at the V&A

Weights

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two standard weights; both of cast bronze; hintha shaped. Cire perdue process


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Weight (Scale Component)
  • Weight (Scale Component)
Materials and techniques
Cast bronze
Brief description
Two standard weights, cast bronze, Burma, 18th century
Physical description
Two standard weights; both of cast bronze; hintha shaped. Cire perdue process
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.75in
  • Weight: 11.50oz
  • 101 a height: 2.50in
Credit line
Given by The Hon. Lady Beatrix Gatacre;;
Object history
Used in the Royal Weights and Measures Office, Mandalay prior to the year 1886
Bibliographic reference
Sylvia Fraser-Lu: Arts of Asia; Jan/Feb 1982 "Burmese Opium Weights"
Collection
Accession number
IM.101-1912

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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