Iron & Jackfruit Wood Grain Measure From South India - 19thC Finish - Inlay It also resembles the colour

It also resembles the colour of jade

Chinoiserie was all the rage in the early 19th century

It also indicates that all things and actions are linked by cause and effect

Can be hung Portrait or Landscape

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Iron & Jackfruit Wood Grain Measure From South India - 19thC Finish - Inlay It also resembles the colourPractical and decorative, this grain measure is made from a solid piece of Jackfruit wood carved out by hand. The iron banding is hand forged & has tiny brass floral decorations 19thC from Kerala. Grain measures were used in markets for measuring, rice and pulses. In the old days the Indian measures were Pattis & Seers. Today this would make a fantastic plant pot or wastepaper bin. From India 28 x 28 x 28. 5 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except