Bamboo grain measure, cut from a single hollow section of bamboo, 7 3/4" height overall, 3 5/8" average internal diam. at the open end, bottom closed by the natural joint of the plant. Bound with 3 brass bands top, middle and bottom. Period late 17th century, Assam.
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1954-678
- Materials:
- complete, bamboo and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- type:
- indian capacity measure
- credit:
- Victoria & Albert Museum