Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Period - Shōwa it's still a very sturdy

it's still a very sturdy and reliable piece

suitable as seating or a side table

fragile and finely made

Suitable For Indoor And Outdoor Use

97 x 79 x 51 (wxdxh cms)

Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Period - Shōwa it's still a very sturdyThis vintage South Indian grain measure, crafted from jackfruit wood, has been beautifully upcycled with ornate brass embellishments. Traditionally, such vessels were used in village markets to measure wheat, rice, corn, and pulses. In earlier times, Indian grain was measured using traditional units known as seers and pattis. The piece is decorated with brass floral motifs and borders, transforming this once utilitarian market tool into a striking