Iron Bound Elm Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps but nothing would could stop

but nothing would could stop her

These offerings were given to the presiding lama

90 x 46 x 100 cms

Date: Circa 1940 (early 20th century)

The posts which frame the door are classicly found only in the town of Nagaur and the surrounding area

Iron Bound Elm Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps but nothing would could stopThis 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. This one is lovely because it has markings on the side and 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.