Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wool They were exported to India

They were exported to India as lighting for large homes and to adorn the beautiful palaces during the 19th century

Dimensions: W233 x D60 x H99 cm

you can see a chain for padlocking the doors shut when leaving the home

Carved Teak Chariot Carving From Tamil Nadu - 19thC

5 x 125 (wxdxh cms)

Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wool They were exported to IndiaThese antique Indian grain measures date to the 19th century and are over 100 years old. This style is most often from Rajasthan & Gujarat in Northern India and is constructed from teak wood and iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. In Gujarat these measures are called mapiyun. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down