Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century
Beautifully patinated and deeply tactile, this antique grain measure from Kerala offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century agrarian life in southern India. Hand-carved from solid jackfruit wood and reinforced with heavy brass bands, it once served as a standardised vessel for measuring rice and grain in bustling market settings.
A central iron rod spans the diameter of the vessel €” a precise measuring level used to ensure fair trade. Brass studwork, domed rivets, and a rugged iron ring handle lend both decorative appeal and utilitarian honesty. Today, its sculptural form and rich, aged surface and beautiful patina make it a striking wastepaper bin or planter.
- Origin: Kerala, South India
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Jackfruit wood with brass and iron
- Features: Brass-bound body, iron ring handle, internal measuring bar
- Finish: Deeply worn surface with rich natural patina
- Condition: Solid and functional, with wear consistent with age and historical use
A distinctive and practical accent piece steeped in South Indian heritage.
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Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century
Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century
Beautifully patinated and deeply tactile, this antique grain measure from Kerala offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century agrarian life in southern India. Hand-carved from solid jackfruit wood and reinforced with heavy brass bands, it once served as a standardised vessel for measuring rice and grain in bustling market settings.
A central iron rod spans the diameter of the vessel €” a precise measuring level used to ensure fair trade. Brass studwork, domed rivets, and a rugged iron ring handle lend both decorative appeal and utilitarian honesty. Today, its sculptural form and rich, aged surface and beautiful patina make it a striking wastepaper bin or planter.
- Origin: Kerala, South India
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Jackfruit wood with brass and iron
- Features: Brass-bound body, iron ring handle, internal measuring bar
- Finish: Deeply worn surface with rich natural patina
- Condition: Solid and functional, with wear consistent with age and historical use
A distinctive and practical accent piece steeped in South Indian heritage.
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Beautifully patinated and deeply tactile, this antique grain measure from Kerala offers a rare glimpse into 19th-century agrarian life in southern India. Hand-carved from solid jackfruit wood and reinforced with heavy brass bands, it once served as a standardised vessel for measuring rice and grain in bustling market settings.
A central iron rod spans the diameter of the vessel €” a precise measuring level used to ensure fair trade. Brass studwork, domed rivets, and a rugged iron ring handle lend both decorative appeal and utilitarian honesty. Today, its sculptural form and rich, aged surface and beautiful patina make it a striking wastepaper bin or planter.
- Origin: Kerala, South India
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Jackfruit wood with brass and iron
- Features: Brass-bound body, iron ring handle, internal measuring bar
- Finish: Deeply worn surface with rich natural patina
- Condition: Solid and functional, with wear consistent with age and historical use
A distinctive and practical accent piece steeped in South Indian heritage.
