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Elephant Opium Weights
Elephant Opium Weights

Elephant Opium Weights

Artist/Maker
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)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Eliza and Thomas Chrystie, National Museum of Wildlife Art
Terms
    Object numberW2003.049
    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.
    Status
    Not on view
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