The animal-shaped weights of the Burmese empires are often referred to as "shway arlay" (gold weights), from an old term meaning "kings or lords weights."

From about the 15th century until the late 18th century, the weights were used only by the kings officers for weighing high value articles like the silver ingots that were used as currency.

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Artifacts

Streeter Collection of Weights and Measures

ISASC Streeter Collection Online Exhibit

Medical Instruments

Medical Commemorative Medals