Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Origin - Thailand Carved with a beautiful cloud

Carved with a beautiful cloud motif - 19thC

bedroom or smaller interior space

It is available in three sizes and will bring a rustic charm to your kitchen or dining room

172 x 46 x 85 (wxdxh cms)

Paan has many variations

Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Origin - Thailand Carved with a beautiful cloudBeautifully patinated and deeply tactile, this antique grain measure from Kerala offers a rare glimpse into 19th century agrarian life in southern India. Hand carved from solid jackfruit wood and reinforced with heavy brass bands, it once served as a standardised vessel for measuring rice and grain in bustling market settings. A central iron rod spans the diameter of the vessel a precise measuring level used to ensure fair trade. Brass studwork, domed