CHINESE RICE CONTAINER??

kahnjar1 · 10th December 2022, 03:09 AM

Way out of my collecting theme but I rather liked it so it came home with me.
I believe that it is a Chinese Rice Container. Stands 60cm tall and is made of laquered paper mache, and bound with bamboo/rattan.
Can someone please confirm my thinking, and also if possible please translate the script?
May thanks in advance (Sorry the pics are not upright!)
Stu

fernando · 10th December 2022, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kahnjar1

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Are they not, Stu ?

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kahnjar1 · 10th December 2022, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Are they not, Stu ?

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Thanks Fernando

David R · 10th December 2022, 01:59 PM

I am getting a Japanese vibe from this.

kahnjar1 · 10th December 2022, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

I am getting a Japanese vibe from this.

Hi David, I'm almost 100% sure that the script is Chinese so if someone can translate then that should confirm origin.
Stu

David R · 10th December 2022, 10:10 PM

Pre 1945 there was very little difference between the two, if any, and the use of lacquered paper-mache is a very Japanese thing. A nice item to have in either case.

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David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	I am getting a Japanese vibe from this.

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David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	Pre 1945 there was very little difference between the two, if any, and the use of lacquered paper-mache is a very Japanese thing. A nice item to have in either case.