Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Planters & Wastepaper Bins reflecting the thoughtful functionality of

reflecting the thoughtful functionality of the design

reclaimed wood character

The origin of the five peach design can be found in the story of a fisherman by Tao Qian (365-427) who found endless bliss in a peach orchard hidden within a crevice

76 x 39 x 90 (wxdxh cms)

It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with an ebony trim and beading

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Planters & Wastepaper Bins reflecting the thoughtful functionality ofThis 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.