Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Choksars Condition: Naturally Aged With Wear

Condition: Naturally Aged With Wear Consistent With Reclaimed Wood

Crafted using traditional Burmese lacquerware techniques

28 x 22 x 33

Inside the cabinet are two sturdy shelves coated in a dark paint

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Choksars Condition: Naturally Aged With WearThis 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.