Iron And Jackfruit Wood Grain Measure -South India - 19thC Origin - Laos Supplied with easy to mount

Supplied with easy to mount wall hangers

5 x 21 x 15

A perfect gift for a loved one

Originally these lamps were made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century candles or oil lamps would have been placed inside with a glass lid to prevent soot from marking the ceiling

The body is carved with flowing floral motifs to one side and stylised parrots to the other — symbols often associated with fertility and abundance

Iron And Jackfruit Wood Grain Measure -South India - 19thC Origin - Laos Supplied with easy to mountThis Jackfruit wood grain measure has the original iron fittings & is embellished with lizard & moon motifs. These were used in markets for measuring rice and pulses. In the old days the Indian measures were Pattis & Seers 19thC from Kerala. Today this would make a fantastic plant pot or wastepaper bin. From India 28 x 28 x 24 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available on checkout