Indian Brass Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20thC Material - Leather Features: Multi-tiered construction

Features: Multi-tiered construction

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By Adachi Ginko (1873-1908)

With hardy and well crafted iron work this would have been made for a wealthy family

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Indian Brass Rice Measure From Orissa - Early 20thC Material - Leather Features: Multi-tiered constructionOld Dhokra brass rice measure from Orissa in North East India. Used for measuring out rice in bazaars and for cooking. Dhokra metal casting is one of the oldest traditional techniques of metal casting in India that uses the lost wax casting method. Each piece is individually made by hand and has its own unique character. From India 13. 5 x 13. 5 x 9. 5 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available on