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Burma, 19th century — A collection of 78 weights, Burma, 19th century 十九世紀 緬甸 各式銅權一組七十八件
Burma, 19th century

A collection of 78 weights, Burma, 19th century 十九世紀 緬甸 各式銅權一組七十八件

A comprehensive collection of 78 bronze weights from 19th century Burma, representing various forms and sizes used for commercial and ceremonial purposes. This ensemble demonstrates the metalworking techniques and standardized measurement systems of the period.

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A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection 

December 10, 2021

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Lot 3087

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Burma, 19th century, A collection of 78 weights, Burma, 19th century 十九世紀 緬甸 各式銅權一組七十八件

A comprehensive collection of 78 bronze weights from 19th century Burma, representing various forms and sizes used for commercial and ceremonial purposes. This ensemble demonstrates the metalworking techniques and standardized measurement systems of the period.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Collection, Nineteenth Century, Gold, Functional Art, Weights, Bronze, Craftsmanship, Cultural Artifact, Burmese, Decorative Objects