Three Burmese Bronze Chinthe Opium Weights
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0750 |
| Estimate | $1,500 - $3,000 |
| Opening bid | $750 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Asian Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Jewelry |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
18th century , A group of three Burmese bronze opium weights in the form of Chinthe (mythical lion guardians), each standing on a trapezoidal base with a characteristic curled tail. These traditional
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