Red Elm Juicer From Jiangsu - Ca 1900 Screens This is a Gangaur doll

This is a Gangaur doll given to young Bhil women during the Spring festival of Gangaur which celebrates marital happiness

while the layered distressed paint finish reveals warm neutral tones with subtle traces of faded blue beneath

Weight 64 grams

It is from Hebei province in Northern China

48 x 36 x 84 (wxdxh cms)

Red Elm Juicer From Jiangsu - Ca 1900 Screens This is a Gangaur dollOriginally created to juice fruit and vegetables, this stylish and functional antique Chinese juicer is as perfectly useable today as it was when first made and It would also make a unique decorative ornament. Purchased together with a juicer dated to 1894, it dates to the late Qing dynasty circa 1900. These juicers were found across China and this particular piece is made from jumu (red elm southern elm zelkova). The wood suggests it most likely is