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Elephant Opium Weights
Elephant Opium Weights

Elephant Opium Weights

Artist/Maker Unknown
DateLate 18th Century
MediumBronze
DimensionsA and B: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm) G: 1 in. (2.5 cm) C: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm) D: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) E: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) F: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) G: 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (2.2 × 3.8 cm) C: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) D: 1 in. (2.5 cm) E: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) F: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) G: 5/8 × 2 1/8 in. (1.6 × 5.4 cm) C: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) D: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) E: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) F: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Eliza and Thomas Chrystie, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Object numberW2003.049
ClassificationsSculpture
Keyword
On View
Not on view
DescriptionSet of seven (7) graduated bronze elephant opium weights from Asia. A and B have adornment on backs. C thru G have no back adornment. All have tusks and ears spread open except G.
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