Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Origin - Thailand making a striking architectural statement

making a striking architectural statement in both contemporary and traditional settings

20 x 20 x 25 (wxdxh cms)

used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead

bedroom or smaller interior space

Available in both landscape & portrait

Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Origin - Thailand making a striking architectural statementBeautifully patinated and deeply tactile, this antique grain measure from Kerala offers a rare glimpse into 19th century agrarian life in southern India. Hand carved from solid jackfruit wood and reinforced with heavy brass bands, it once served as a standardised vessel for measuring rice and grain in bustling market settings. A central iron rod spans the diameter of the vessel a precise measuring level used to ensure fair trade. Brass studwork, domed