Old Chinese Wooden Grain Scoop - 19th Century Origin - Tibet Sendai swordsmiths were famed for

Sendai swordsmiths were famed for their high-quality work and turned their hand to tansu metalwork instead

currently on display in the Nanjing Museum

This charming old carved and painted teak Nandi bull toy comes from Andhra Pradesh in Southern India

It is a reproduction made using repousse work on a metal alloy

It's carved teakwood with stylised horses  The Bhil homeland lies at the western end of India's tribal belt

Old Chinese Wooden Grain Scoop - 19th Century Origin - Tibet Sendai swordsmiths were famed forThese old Chinese grain scoops date to the 19th century and are made from poplar wood. Originally they were used as day to day objects for measuring rice, grain, and flour at the market. The adze marks from the construction of this grain scoop combine perfectly with the smooth finish (gained by decades of constant use) and a wonderful rich patina to result in a totally unique decorative piece. From China UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands