Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC sarang Materials: Gilded teak with coloured

Materials: Gilded teak with coloured glass inlay

It still retain traces of white paint and also smaller traces of yellow

scratches and the hand-punched Hindi inscription of a previous owner

It originally opened from the top

rolled rim

Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC sarang Materials: Gilded teak with colouredPractical and decorative This grain measure is made from a solid piece of Jackfruit wood carved out by hand. The iron decoration is also hand forged. Grain measures were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice and pulses. In the old days the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis Today this would make a fantastic plant pot or wastepaper bin. From India 36 x 33 x 22 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options