Old Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1920 Throws it is decorative

it is decorative

166 x 20 x 251 (wxdxh cms)

Inside were symbols of their favourite deity hung on the walls of village huts

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The main body of this kakesuzuri is made from keyaki (red elm) and is finished with fuki-urushi lacquer

Old Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1920 Throws it is decorativeThese old grain measures have been upcycled and embellished with ornate brass. Made from jackfruit wood and from South India, grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. These make fabulous planters or waste paper bins. Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 20. 5 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options