Antique Rice Measure

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume.

The rice measure is crafted of northern elmwood (yumu) with tapered sides and an arched handle.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

Antique rustic wooden Chinese rice measure basket with carry handle. Primitive wood grain rice measure harvesting bucket grip handle in the middle.

A rice measure container handcrafted more than 100 years ago.

Patterned with twisting serpents, this gilt rice measure is fantastic as an unusual centerpiece, basket, or magazine rack.

This is an outstanding Chinese dovetailed Elm bucket, used for carrying and measuring rice. The wedge-shaped slatted box has hammered iron reinforcements on the top corners and halfw...

Traces of painted Burmese script remain on the basket's sides. Originally used to measure and store rice, the basket remains in remarkable condition - a testament to its craftsmanship.

Also called a "Dou" in Chinese, it was used to measure and carry rice or grain. Definitely a statement piece, its beauty allows it to stand alone such as on a center table or conso...

Seven Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Rice Bowls with Flowers, C1920 Measures - 1.25"H x 3.75" diam (smallest) 2"H x 4.5" diam (largest)

Used originally for measuring rice or grain.

It was made small so that people can carry it with them when they go on a trip. Masu is a tool for measuring rice. It is combined as a container for storing the Buddha statue.

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains.

1900s Provincial Chinese Rice Measure Wood and Iron Wood grain rice measure harvesting bucket Rich patina.

How would you use them? About Japan's wooden rice measuring buckets called an Itomasu Utilized as a specific unit of rice (one masu)- this bucket was a standard used by rice st...

This pair (2) of handmade antique wooden rice measures -Itomasu- are crafted with sturdy base wooden slats and thick metal bands, from old Japan dating to the early 1900s.

How would you use them? About Japan's wooden rice measuring buckets called an Itomasu Utilized as a specific unit of rice (one masu)- this bucket was a standard used by rice st...

How would you use them? About Japan's wooden rice measuring buckets called an Itomasu Utilized as a specific unit of rice (one masu)- this bucket was a standard used by rice st...

This primitive Antique Chinese Official Wooden Rice Measure Bucket "Dou" is 100 percent hand made and has about 140 years history.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement.

These are handmade antique wooden rice measures -Itomasu- crafted with sturdy base wooden slats and thick metal bands, from old Japan dating to the early 1900s.

This is a hand made antique wooden rice measure dating to the 1930s can be re purposed in a million ways: dried flowers, newspapers, treasures storage and more.

This pair (2) of handmade antique wooden rice measures -Itomasu- are crafted with sturdy base wooden slats and thick metal bands, from old Japan dating to the early 1900s.

3-618 Japanese antique storage container. Dove tail joinery with handmade metal fasteners.

Antique wooden grain or rice measure / harvesting bucket with handle across the middle and primitive iron accents.   

This is a handmade antique wooden rice measure -Itomasu- crafted with sturdy base wooden slats and thick metal bands, from old Japan dating to the late 1800s.

Chinese rice or grain measure or water bucket showing very attractive wear and Chinese calligraphy.

Used originally for measuring rice or grain.

Five Antique Japanese Meiji Imari porcelain features plates with scalloped rims with alternating hand-painted reserves of garden, floral and stylized fish scales surrounding central ...

The Japanese economy before the mid-19th century was based largely on rice. The standard unit of measure was the koku, the amount of rice needed to feed one person for one year.

A decorative piece for the kitchen to stow away cookies, pasta, rice, etc, circa 1910. Measure: 15" high.  

This wooden box is called "masu" and is a tool for scooping rice and measuring the amount. I combined it with this Daikoku.

Late 19thC. Q'ing Dynasty Rice Measurer (2 available, priced and sold separately)

Turn of the Century Q'ing Dynasty Double Handled Rice Measurer with Iron Hardware ( 4 available, priced and sold separately )

Wooden rice measurer with original iron fittings. Container was taken to the market and filled with a standard measure of rice.

A rustic antique wooden Chinese rice measure basket with beautiful patina and original metal hardware.

These types of figures are kept in small shrine houses in the rice terraces and are given offerings and libations of rice beer during ceremonies.

A rustic antique Chinese rice measure basket with beautiful patina and original metal hardware.

A rustic antique Chinese rice measure basket with beautiful patina and original metal hardware.

A rustic antique Chinese rice measure basket with beautiful patina, original metal hardware and old red Chinese characters.

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period handmade pear shaped wooden grain basket from the 19th century, with varnished finish and iron hardware. Created in China during the Qing Dynas...

This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shandong, China to transport their harvest of grains and other crops over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second cont...

Up for sell is an Chinese Antique Wash Basin. If you are looking for a real Chinese antique, this is it. It's originally from China, and has over 100 years history. You can easily se...

A rustic Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden grain basket from the 19th century, with large carrying handle and metal braces. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period in the 19...

It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...

Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of wear. Three baskets available (see pictu...

19th Century Antique Distressed Lidded Box, Chinese Paper Mache.

A small Chinese Qing Dynasty period basket from the 19th century hand-woven with rattan on a bamboo armature. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this rustic basket features a ...