South Indian Grain Measure From Kerala - 19th Century Dhokra Work and a sense of Indian

and a sense of Indian architectural heritage to any interior

grasses and clouds using underglaze cobalt blue decoration

This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with butterflies The jar is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

134 x 5 x 78 (wxdxh cms)

probably the 19th century

South Indian Grain Measure From Kerala - 19th Century Dhokra Work and a sense of IndianThis 19th century grain measure from Kerala would have been used in village markets to portion out staples such as rice, wheat, corn, and pulses. Before the adoption of the metric system, traditional Indian measures like seers and pattis were widely used, and vessels like this ensured consistency and fairness in trade. Constructed from solid wood and bound with heavy forged iron straps, the cylindrical container is reinforced with riveted bands and