Iron Bound Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Copper it has its original brass

it has its original brass locking plate and handles

It comes from Gujarat

The original piece was constructed from Walnut and is over 100 years old

while three drawers add additional storage for smaller items

It would have been created using the 'lost wax technique'

Iron Bound Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Copper it has its original brassThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from roheda wood and iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers &Pattis. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina. These make