Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Shelves This panel has strong wall

This panel has strong wall hangers attached to the back

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75 x 70 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Shelves This panel has strong wallThis 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