Iron & Brass South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps Condition: Very good antique condition

Condition: Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear and patina

This piece has been modified to use as a mirror or as a simple piece of wall art

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Reference: Similar examples illustrated on pages 81 & 91 of Flames of Devotion: Oil Lamps From South & South East Asia & The Himalayas by Sean Anderson

Iron & Brass South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps Condition: Very good antique conditionThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Kerala in South India and is constructed from iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina. These make fabulous planters,