Curved Handled Rice Measure Colour:Red Our beautiful black lacquer tapered

Our beautiful black lacquer tapered cabinet originally would have included only shelves as the Chinese would fold their clothes for storage

pale wood cabinet is from China's northeast region of Dongbei

while the beautiful grain of the wood gives the chest real character

As well as the frame itself

The trunks would be brightly painted with various designs - often showing scenes from operas but also with flowers

Curved Handled Rice Measure Colour:Red Our beautiful black lacquer taperedOnce used for holding and measuring rice or grain, these characterful wooden containers still have the old ironware on the handle and edges. The red one also has old Chinese characers on one side. Ideal today for displaying flowers or as storage baskets for anything from kindling wood to toiletries. Sold individually, the price shown is for each item.