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Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Planters & Wastepaper Bins The origin of the five

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The origin of the five peach design can be found in the story of a fisherman by Tao Qian (365-427) who found endless bliss in a peach orchard hidden within a crevice

5 x 54 x 61 (wxdxh cms)

It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with an ebony trim and beading

The Hindu elephant god Ganesh in the center is framed by intricately chip carved mandalas

The painting is original

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Planters & Wastepaper Bins The origin of the fiveThis 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. It has 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.

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