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Provincial Grain Container

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Depth: 13.5" | 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.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Creation Date:	c. 1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	TLD052G
Incollect Reference #:	843401

Dimensions

W.	15.25 in;	H.	20.75 in;	D.	13.5 in;
W.	38.74 cm;	H.	52.71 cm;	D.	34.29 cm;

Message from Seller:

PAGODA RED is a Chicago-based gallery celebrating extraordinary objects, handmade artistry, and the rich stories they carry from around the world. For inquiries or appointments, please call 773.235.1188 or email us at info@pagodared.com.