Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Material - Rosewood each piece unique

each piece unique

so useful to keep everything from T

91 x 53 x 61 (w x d x h cms)

Carved with a gothic design and painted in a simple pastel blue this dramatic mirror would fit into any contemporary or cottage setting

51 cm high

Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Material - Rosewood each piece uniqueThis evocative elm wood rice measure dates to the early 20th century and originates from Shanxi province in northern China. Robustly constructed and richly patinated, it reflects the utilitarian beauty of everyday rural objects made for agricultural life. Rice measures such as this were essential household and communal tools, used to portion grain accurately for storage, trade, and taxation. The vessel is formed from thick vertical elm staves, bound