Iron Bound Elm Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps Tansu like these would have

Tansu like these would have been commission pieces and made for exceedingly wealthy individuals

its very well constructed and was probably owed by a wealthy trader

The posts which frame the door are classicly found only in the town of Nagaur and the surrounding area

enhancing its raw

Suitable for use both indoors or in your garden this piece dates to the early 20th century

Iron Bound Elm Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps Tansu like these would haveThis 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. This one is lovely because it has markings on the side and 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.