Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC Period - Taishō and understated decorative appeal

and understated decorative appeal

Made in traditional style with 8 drawers & 4 sliding doors top & bottom

A  Chinese ancestor portrait hanging scroll - early 20th century

5 x 243 (w x d x h cms)

Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC Period - Taishō and understated decorative appealPractical and decorative This grain measure is made from a solid piece of Jackfruit wood carved out by hand. The iron decoration is also hand forged. Grain measures were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice and pulses. In the old days the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis Today this would make a fantastic plant pot or wastepaper bin. From India 36 x 33 x 22 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options