Iron Bound Teak Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chest Originally dating from the 19th

Originally dating from the 19th century and painted using stone colours

23 x 23 x 29 (wxdxh cms)

its northern cousin

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

This very useful teak wood shelf still has its original paint finish dating from the 1930's

Iron Bound Teak Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chest Originally dating from the 19thThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from teak 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 develop a rich warm patina. These make fabulous