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Vintage Chinese rice box measurer. Handcrafted from wood with iron fasteners used to measure a “dou” of rice, an ancient … Read more Vintage Chinese rice box measurer. Handcrafted from wood with iron fasteners used to measure a “dou” of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. Wonderful character and signs of age and use including burnished impressions of cash coins, a round shape with a square hole that symbolized the early belief that heaven was round and the earth is a square. See less
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 5ʺH
- Styles
- Rustic
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good condition with signs of age and use. Good condition with signs of age and use. less
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