Pyu mortar with nine elephant motifs surrounding the base. Possibly used for grinding pigments combining it with oil to use for ladies' toilette, calligraphy, etc. It may also have been used for religious rituals. Size: L.7cm. W.5cm. H.2.6cm.
Condition: No repairs or chips. Very good.
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
