Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC Period - Taishō and riveted bindings give it

and riveted bindings give it a robust character while the teak has developed a rich

Shelves in Mongolia & Tibet are incredibly unusual to find

these highly decorative containers formed an important part of social and ceremonial life throughout the Indian subcontinent

The center panel is elm wood surrounded by an oak border

Iron Bound Grain Measure South India - 19thC Period - Taishō and riveted bindings give itPractical 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