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Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900

$388
£293.86
€343.25
CA$555.42
A$563.03
CHF 320.23
MX$6,853.61
NOK 3,756.01
SEK 3,765.19
DKK 2,565.76

About the Item

This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shandong, China to transport their harvest of grains and other crops over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, the pail would have been lifted by a pole threaded through the tall handles and supported across one's shoulders. The rustic vessel has a basket-like form, with a square basin that narrows at the base and arched handles connected by a horizontal bar. Darkened to a warm brown finish, the large bucket has developed a lovely weathered texture, particularly at the handle, now burnished smooth from the touch of many hands. Today, this storied grain container lives on as a storage basket for magazines, toys, firewood or balls of yarn.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TLD052G1stDibs: LU820044734232

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