Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Material - Pear Wood carrying handle and decorative clasp

carrying handle and decorative clasp

The stylised head

The doors are beautifully carved from the very hardwearing jackfruit wood

this elm altar table is from Shanxi Province and is narrow enough to be used as beautiful hallway table

53 x 28 x 74 (wxdxh cms)

Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Material - Pear Wood carrying handle and decorative claspThis 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