Opium Weight 20 Tical Bronze Karaweik EOW48

From Myawadi, Burma, this bird opium weight is often referred to as the karaweik, characterized by the pointed beak that curves down at the tip and the inverted V-shaped tail feathers. The bird was thought to provide a link between heaven and earth, symbolizing the flight of the soul and representing purity and gentleness. The extremities of the weight are very worn, leaving a smooth, dark patina.