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Chinese Elm Rice Bucket

About the Item

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 halfway down each side. They were originally present, on all four bottom corners, but only one remains. The bentwood carrying straps are pegged to the sides of the box, then drawn together and secured to the shaped carrying handle, with the assistance of iron fittings each end.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Elm,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good sturdy condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Baltimore, MD
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CHR011stDibs: LU881528575582
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