Striking Antique Chinese Bronze Buddha's Hand (Citron) Box with Blue Enamel Interior curated vintage decor And as is typically the

And as is typically the case

I believe this photo dates to the 1910s-20s

which just between the two of them made this a good week

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The tradition of carved wooden "Love spoons" apparently dates to mid 1600’s

Striking Antique Chinese Bronze Buddha's Hand (Citron) Box with Blue Enamel Interior curated vintage decor And as is typically theAnother beauty from a visit to my favorite cabinet of curiosities in New Hampshire this week. This is Chinese, bronze I believe, and portrays a fingered citron fruit, also known as a Buddha's hand which looks like a lemon with long fingers and is often used as an offering in Buddhist temples and a decoration during holidays like Lunar New Year, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. I have found an antique (18th c.) example closely resembling the