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Chinese Dou Rice Measure, c. 1900

$580

£443.81

€507.94

CA$819.11

A$890.23

CHF 477.08

MX$10,809.03

NOK 5,989.51

SEK 5,554.36

DKK 3,793.71

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. The wooden vessel is beautifully weathered from years of use, softly faded to a light brown and marked by traces of large painted characters on each side.

Dimensions:

Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)

Style:

Qing (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Elm,Iron

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

c. 1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Chicago, IL

Reference Number:

Seller: TLD052A1stDibs: LU820043621572

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