Opium Weights Collection.



Enjoy browsing our collection of Burmese animal-shaped weights.
If you have any questions about an item or would like further information before making a purchase, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail:
gallery [at] opiumgewichte [dot] com

Opium Weights Archive.



Photo gallery - To study the weights
(weights are not for sale).

Silver Collection.



Silverware from Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Siam.

Lacquerware Collection.



Lacquerware from Burma, the Shan States and Thailand.

Manuscript and Sazigyo Collection.



Kammavaca, Parabeik, Paysar manuscripts, Sazigyo binding ribbons and related items.

Buddha Collection.



Buddha images and religious art works from Southeast Asia, e. g. Burma, Thailand, Laos, China.

Beads Collection.



Ancient and antique beads from Southeast Asia.

Asian Gems.



Discover a carefully selected collection of Asian art, traditional craftsmanship, and antiques.

Burmese Library.



Important publications about Burma, Burmese and Asian history and arts.

Vintage Photo & Postcards Collection.



Vintage Burmese photographs, postcards and maps.

Our Catalogues 2011 - 2026.



Since 2011, we have published an online catalogue two or three times a year featuring our latest acquisitions and special offers. Printed or paper copies are unfortunately not available.
Please join our mailing list to receive updates and notifications when a new catalogue is released.:
gallery [at] opiumgewichte [dot] com

Opium Weights Forum.



In 2007, we created the Opium Weights Forum as a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging information, and discussing Burmese opium weights as well as other aspects of Southeast Asian art and craftsmanship. The forum features a variety of sub-forums covering different topics, each containing numerous discussion threads. Whether you have a question, would like to share photographs of interesting pieces from your collection, contribute your expertise, or simply follow the discussions, you are warmly invited to join our community.
We kindly ask that all posts be kept free of advertising and promotional content.