Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure (c. 1915)

Chinese barrel form brass bound stave constructed grain measure with projecting pulley posts on the sides and a brass drop ring handle with circular brass back plate and bail stop in the front. The barrel is a standard grain measure for a "dou" – a traditional Chinese unit of measure. On one side of the barrel in a regular Chinese calligraphic script reads: "Chinese Republic 3rd Year (1915)." The four characters following the date translates to "Our own Eastern Tree Hall" - a name for a building. On the other side of the barrel are three characters, presumably the name of the calligrapher. China, circa 1915. Condition: Good overall condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Materials: Wood, Brass Dimensions: 15-1/4" tall10-3/4" mouth diameter14-1/2" base diameter SKU: 1314 Tear sheets are available on request.  SHIPPING & DELIVERY: The Federalist Antiques ships throughout the Chicagoland area, Nationally, and Internationally. Shipping is calculated at checkout and all items shi