Vintage Antique Chinese Wooden Grain Bucket (Small)

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Antique Chinese wooden grain bucket (called a dou (斗)), historically used for measuring and transporting rice. Dating from the late … Read more Antique Chinese wooden grain bucket (called a dou (斗)), historically used for measuring and transporting rice. Dating from the late 1800s to the early-to-mid 1900s Qing Dynasty. Crafted from either fir or elm and reinforced with iron straps, representing traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Often seen as symbol of harvest and abundance.

Translation:
延 (Yán): Prolong, extend, or delay.
斗 (dǒu): The traditional unit of dry volume used in Ancient China.
金 (jīn): Term for Gold, Metal, and Money.
日 (rì): Sun. See less