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South Indian Grain Measure From Kerala - 19th Century Dhokra Work meaning “three colours” in Chinese

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Description

meaning “three colours” in Chinese

a dragon design has been used

134 x 5 x 78 (wxdxh cms)

Blue and white porcelain is glazed using a transparent porcelain glaze dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)

probably the 19th century

South Indian Grain Measure From Kerala - 19th Century Dhokra Work meaning “three colours” in ChineseThis 19th century grain measure from Kerala would have been used in village markets to portion out staples such as rice, wheat, corn, and pulses. Before the adoption of the metric system, traditional Indian measures like seers and pattis were widely used, and vessels like this ensured consistency and fairness in trade. Constructed from solid wood and bound with heavy forged iron straps, the cylindrical container is reinforced with riveted bands and

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