Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Period - Shōwa fragile and finely made

fragile and finely made

suitable as seating or a side table

history and artistic skills which otherwise might be lost to time

Suitable For Indoor And Outdoor Use

with traces of the original paint

Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Period - Shōwa fragile and finely madeThis 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