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Object Type: Grain / Rice Measure (Dou 斗)
Origin/Region: China
Period/Era: Late Qing Dynasty to Early 20th Century (c. 19th C.)
Material: Carved Hardwood, Hand-Forged Iron Hardware
Finish: Original dark black-brown distressed lacquer with natural exposed wood grain
Construction Features: Canted trapezoidal walls, original carved "ear" side handles, iron corner brackets, and period metal staple joinery
Condition Report
Overall Condition: Excellent primitive antique condition with strong structural integrity.
Patina & Wear: Shows honest, age-appropriate wear throughout, including surface lacquer loss, minor wood shrinkage gaps along joinery, small nicks, and iron oxidation.
Hardware: Hand-forged iron straps and staples remain tightly secured. No modern modifications, repainting, or synthetic repairs detected.
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