Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Finish - Grey Lacquer The object to be cast

The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax mixed with a little oil

It is then painted by hand before firing

54 x 54 x 55 (wxdxh cms)

The quality of this piece is exceptional with a level of painting and gilding rarely seen now

This fabulous coffee table is a Takhat

Elm Rice Measure From Shanxi - Ca 1910 Finish - Grey Lacquer The object to be castThis evocative elm wood rice measure dates to the early 20th century and originates from Shanxi province in northern China. Robustly constructed and richly patinated, it reflects the utilitarian beauty of everyday rural objects made for agricultural life. Rice measures such as this were essential household and communal tools, used to portion grain accurately for storage, trade, and taxation. The vessel is formed from thick vertical elm staves, bound