Indonesian Wood Rice Chest

The lid has two small finials, one at each end, like bedposts for something very long and thin.

This rice chest comes from Indonesia and dates to the 20th century. It is teak wood. Teak is prized across Southeast Asia for its strength and natural oils, which help it resist damp and insects, a sensible choice for grain. The chest is a long, narrow box with a plain front showing tool marks across its surface. A wide overhanging lid sits on a band of molded ridges. Two small turned finials rise from the top. The wood has a warm, honeyed brown tone with darker grain. It is 46 inches long, 11 deep and 19 high.

Simple, solid, and in no rush to impress.