Antique Chinese Wooden Container

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Up for sale is an antique Chinese wooden circular storage container with two short handles, probably for rice or herb … more Up for sale is an antique Chinese wooden circular storage container with two short handles, probably for rice or herb medicine, structured with metal bands, all covered with deep reddish-brown finish; the interior bottom and exterior base with handwriting inscription indicating the ownership, late 19th century, late Qing Dynasty, some wear, minor losses and narrow gaps between panels
Shanmu (Chinese fir)
14 1/2 in. high, 15 1/8 in. max. wide less