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Chinese Bamboo Opium Scale - Qing 19th Century
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Regional Art:
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Pre 1900 item# 909208 (stock# WD-006)
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JJ Oriental
+66 (0) 8 1373 0854
$350
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An opium scale made of two carved bamboo parts that pivot open at the rounded end and close together with a leather strap. Inside this violin-shaped instrument are the original items - metal scale tray, counterweight and a measuring rod made of a long single piece of ivory that is approximately 38 cm (14-3/4 inches). (See photos) The interior is carved so that all 3 items fit snugly inside. On outside of the scale the Chinese character "shou" made of metal and decorated with small bl ...click for details
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