1950s Buddha’s Hand Porcelain Altar Offering by Gumps

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Alongside spiritual icons and incense burners, altars used for ancestor worship were ritually laden with offerings of food and ripe … Read more Alongside spiritual icons and incense burners, altars used for ancestor worship were ritually laden with offerings of food and ripe fruits. Known as an offering fruit, this ceramic Buddha's hand citron would have been used as an evergreen alternative to fresh fruits during cold seasons. Considered an auspicious Buddhist offering and a symbol of wealth, the fingered citron is named for its resemblance to the Buddha's hand in prayer, in the gesture of a Buddhist monk. Dated to the mid 20th century, the citron figurine is brushed with yellow and green glaze and adds a pop of bright color to a bookcase or table arrangement. This one was made for Gumps which was a high end store in San Francisco known for quality. See less