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Chinese Dou Rice Measure, c. 1900

$580
£434.60
€509.48
CA$812.29
A$910.43
CHF 476.62
MX$11,234.20
NOK 5,987.29
SEK 5,635.94
DKK 3,800.76
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About the Item

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 has a square form with tapered sides, handcrafted of elm with thin finger joinery, iron staple reinforcements and a gently arched handle, burnished smooth by the touch of many hands. The wooden vessel is richly weathered from years of use, marked with imperfections and lightly faded with timeworn texture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLD052E1stDibs: LU820043619382

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