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Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure, c. 1915

$550
£422.38
€484.04
CA$774.26
A$867.35
CHF 451.13
MX$10,579.84
NOK 5,743.46
SEK 5,415.68
DKK 3,612.73

About the Item

Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure with projecting pulley posts on the sides and a brass drop ring handle with circular brass back plate and bail stop in the front. The barrel is a standard grain measure for a "dou" – a traditional Chinese unit of measure. On one side of the barrel in a regular Chinese calligraphic script reads: "Chinese Republic 3rd Year (1915)." The four characters following the date translates to "Our own Eastern Tree Hall" - a name for a building. On the other side of the barrel are three characters, presumably the name of the calligrapher. China, circa 1915. Dimensions: 15-1/4" tall 10-3/4" mouth diameter 14-1/2" base diameter
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Diameter: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1915
  • Condition:
    Good overall condition. Wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 13141stDibs: LU6534242684042

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