Antique Japanese Itomasu Edo/Meiji Era 1800’s Rice Measuring Pail 12" Snuff Bottle Width = 11

Width = 11

This vase measure 13" in diameter by 13

It has a chip on the edge of the mouth as seen in the photos

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Total Length = 73"  Width = 21"

Antique Japanese Itomasu Edo/Meiji Era 1800’s Rice Measuring Pail 12" Snuff Bottle Width = 11This is an antique Japanese rice measuring tool called an itomasu. Made the light but durable Sugi wood (Japanese cedar) and reinforced with iron straps and fitted with hand carved wooden handles or iron handles. See photos for details. Used as a unit (1 masu) this bucket was a standard unit used by rice stores throughout Japan in from the Edo ear into the Taisho era. The bucket held about 18 liters, or pounds of rice. On the side is usually a stamp