Description: 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Lapis Lazuli Buddha's hand Citroen sculpture. The Buddha's hand citron (Citrus Chirocarpus) derives its Chinese name FoShou and the alternative English name of "Finger Citron" from its odd shape. It symbolizes "Much Happiness" and is used as an offering for the altar during the Chinese New Year. The Lapis Lazuli stone carving is smooth, show attractive royal-blue color with sporadic silver inclusions. Displayed preciously upon yellow metallic silk covered hard-cushion stand. Dimensions: 177mm H x 84mm W Stand: 41.35mm H Weight: 1056.7g Medium: Lapis Lazuli Date: Qing Dynasty Condition Report: EXCELLENT condition. Minor blooms and discolorations on the cushions. EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.