Straight Sided Rice Measure Coffer This lovely table is from

This lovely table is from Hebei province near Beijing

Today it would provide useful storage space and could possibly double as a small coffee table

Perfect in a child's room as a desk for reading or drawing

They come in a variety of sizes

drawer and shelf space for magazines and TV remotes

Straight Sided Rice Measure Coffer This lovely table is fromThese old wooden containers have been restored with a new varnish, but still have the old metalware and other features, including painted Chinese characters on one. They would once have been used for carrying rice and grain, but today make useful baskets for flower displays or to hold magazines or toiletries. Sold individually, the price shown is for one piece.