Opium weights in the form of Chinese solar zodiac animals are most commonly found in Northern Laos and Northern Thailand. Genuine weights from the 19th century and earlier are scarcely seen today, the vast majority having disappeared into collections around the world.
Characteristics
Height: 5cm, 2 in
Base Length: 3.5cm, 1.77 in
Weight: 125 grams
Period: 19th Century
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