Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Origin - Thailand these figures are regarded as

these figures are regarded as proud family possessions rather than simple toys

used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead

made from persimmon wood (from the ebony family)

bedroom or smaller interior space

Available in both landscape & portrait

Brass Bound South Indian Grain Measure - 19th Century Origin - Thailand these figures are regarded asBeautifully 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