Part of a set of seven rice measures
Rice Measure
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Each measuring bowl is made of coiled cane and with the exception of the smallest is decorated with engraved and punched brass mounts. The conventional design on the brass mounts is incorporating stylised bird and flower motifs.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Part of a set of seven rice measures (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bamboo, with carved brass mounts |
| Physical description | Each measuring bowl is made of coiled cane and with the exception of the smallest is decorated with engraved and punched brass mounts. The conventional design on the brass mounts is incorporating stylised bird and flower motifs. |
| Object history | A gift received from Mr L. G. Dube. |
| Production | Made for local use to measure quantity of rice. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.88A-1948 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | August 7, 2003 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
