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Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Grain Measure Container

Name: Chinese Painted Red Lacquer Grain Measure Container
Price: 135 USD
Availability: InStock

$135

Three friends S.

Lindenhurst, IL

Condition Notes: it was meant for measuring grain and the uneven edges show heavy use. The original repairs were made by patches … moreit was meant for measuring grain and the uneven edges show heavy use. The original repairs were made by patches of metal. There are small chips off the red paint. less

Description: The object is called a "dou", an official grain measure in China. It is made of wood and reinforced with … more The object is called a "dou", an official grain measure in China. It is made of wood and reinforced with metal strips. With the introduction of scales and later digital scales, these traditional measures became obsolete. When the export of Chinese furniture began in the late 1990's, someone has the good idea of cleaning and painting and decorating the grain measures with bold colors. Red is an auspicious color in China and the yellow and green flowers made the container most attractive.
Dating: old container redecorated
Dimension:

Condition: it was meant for measuring grain and the uneven edges show heavy use. The original repairs were made by patches of metal. There are tiny chips on the surface. less

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