Iron Bound Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Copper The Chinese script is most

The Chinese script is most likely a poem

This 19th century hand carved stone lamp niche comes from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan

while three drawers add additional storage for smaller items

Made in small workshops by hand by very skilled artisans in Rajasthan

It would have been created using the 'lost wax technique'

Iron Bound Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Copper The Chinese script is mostThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from roheda 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. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina. These make