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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Any Jewelry, post: 4620828, member: 2844&quot;]The original ones were used to weigh a small quantity of any substance. So they were used for herbs and spices, precious metals, etc.</p><p>In Asia opium was regarded as one of the medicinal herbs and spices, and these weights were also used for opium, but not made specifically for any one substance.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the 20th century, in comes commerce.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/wink.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=";)" unselectable="on" /> The &#039;mystery&#039; of the word opium appeals more to buyers than simply &quot;small weights for whatever&quot;.</p><p>But granted, &quot;whatever&quot; included opium.</p><p><br /></p><p>Real Burmese weights were handled a lot, just like they were anywhere. That means that their surface is smooth, very tactile.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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