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Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Choksars sizes may vary slightly

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Description

sizes may vary slightly

It was salvaged from a building fallen into disrepair in the South Indian state of Andra Pradesh

Their kimonos are decorated with the karazuri embossing technique on the collar

Crafted using traditional Burmese lacquerware techniques

likely 1880 - 1900

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Choksars sizes may vary slightlyThis 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.

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