Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Furniture 210 x 35 x 88

210 x 35 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

This cabinet comes with four sliding doors and is split into a top and bottom compartment

A filigree copper lantern from the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh

These reproduction Chinese blue & white ginger jars with lids depict peonies

lending depth and authenticity to the piece

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Furniture 210 x 35 x 88This antique iron bound Chinese grain measure dates to circa 1910 and is called a rice dou. Better quality ones like this one are made from elm wood. It has a beautiful patina from daily use. In the past, grain measures were commonly used in markets to measure rice. Today, it can serve many useful purposes, such as a wastepaper bin or a plant holder.