Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Planters & Wastepaper Bins 5 x 54 x 61

5 x 54 x 61 (wxdxh cms)

76 x 39 x 90 (wxdxh cms)

this style of box is known as a Malabar box or Nettur Petti and was likely used as a wedding box

The door is crowned with an elaborately carved floral frieze

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Planters & Wastepaper Bins 5 x 54 x 61This 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.