Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elm General Purpose Barrel Religious Artifacts Early 20th Century

Early 20th Century

They would look incredible plastered into a wall nowadays

specifically Sakura (cherry blossom or pine needle)

They would've been used as general purpose factory lights

Late 19th Century Chinese Stained Elm General Purpose Barrel Religious Artifacts Early 20th CenturyThis beautiful little pot originated in China within the 1880s. It is hand crafted from elm, which has then been stained to give it a lovely dark brown colour. This barrel still holds all of its original metal work including the brass band and iron rim. The bottom of the barrel is also made of elm so the durability of this piece is undeniably good. Originally, it would have been used as a general purpose storage barrel, storing all sorts of domestic