Rice Measure colour-orange Intricately carved with geometric patterns

Intricately carved with geometric patterns

as do colours

There are also inscriptions in Chinese characters painted just below the shelf and on the bottom apron - most likely messages for good fortune to the recipient of the cabinet or details of when and where it was presented

the curved handle made by steaming the wood to a pliable state

here in light elm

Rice Measure colour-orange Intricately carved with geometric patternsThese large wooden containers were once used in China to transport rice and grain from the market. The hardware is original and varies from piece to piece. In today's home they work wonderfully as a magazine rack, coal bucket or even as a bathroom tidy. Colours and sizes do vary and the dimensions shown are meant as an indication only.