Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Furniture with layers of aged blue

with layers of aged blue paint that enhance the depth and texture of the carving

Rajasthan would be best built into a home

Dimensions: W28 x D1

210 x 35 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

A filigree copper lantern from the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Furniture with layers of aged blueThis antique iron bound Chinese grain measure dates to circa 1910 and is called a rice dou. Better quality ones like this one are made from elm wood. It has a beautiful patina from daily use. In the past, grain measures were commonly used in markets to measure rice. Today, it can serve many useful purposes, such as a wastepaper bin or a plant holder.