Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Finish - Grey Lacquer It is then painted by

It is then painted by hand before firing

This fabulous coffee table is a Takhat

From the side you can see the sweeping curve of the back

The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now

54 x 54 x 55 (wxdxh cms)

Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Finish - Grey Lacquer It is then painted byThis evocative elm wood rice measure dates to the early 20th century and originates from Shanxi province in northern China. Robustly constructed and richly patinated, it reflects the utilitarian beauty of everyday rural objects made for agricultural life. Rice measures such as this were essential household and communal tools, used to portion grain accurately for storage, trade, and taxation. The vessel is formed from thick vertical elm staves, bound