Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Period - Shōwa suitable as seating or a

suitable as seating or a side table

it's still a very sturdy and reliable piece

it remains a striking example of lacquer artistry from a region renowned for its distinctive

history and artistic skills which otherwise might be lost to time

26 x 26 x 40 (wxdxh cms)

Vintage Wooden Grain Measure From South India - Ca 1990 Period - Shōwa suitable as seating or aThis vintage South Indian grain measure, crafted from jackfruit wood, has been beautifully upcycled with ornate brass embellishments. Traditionally, such vessels were used in village markets to measure wheat, rice, corn, and pulses. In earlier times, Indian grain was measured using traditional units known as seers and pattis. The piece is decorated with brass floral motifs and borders, transforming this once utilitarian market tool into a striking