清 琥珀佛手形盒, Box in the shape of Buddha’s hand, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Amber, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Amber, The citron-shape of this box has been nicknamed Buddha’s hand (foshou) because the fingerlike segments that grow from the stem of a bright yellow citrus fruit are thought to resemble one of the ritual gestures (mudras) found in Buddhist art
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