Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Orange & White Porcelain The tall recessed mirror opening

The tall recessed mirror opening is framed by a softly pointed mihrab arch

It has layers of paint and lacquer built up over many years of use

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and unusual green interior

These beautiful velvet lampshades use the 'nui' shibori technique to create the diamond repeat pattern which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

Iron Bound Chinese Dou Rice Measure - Ca 1910 Orange & White Porcelain The tall recessed mirror openingThis antique iron bound Chinese grain measure dates to circa 1910 and is called a rice dou. Better quality ones like this one are made from elm wood. It has a beautiful patina from daily use. In the past, grain measures were commonly used in markets to measure rice. Today, it can serve many useful purposes, such as a wastepaper bin or a plant holder.