Antique Hand-painted Asian Buddhist Lacquer Bowl Rebekah mask ) feels completely full of

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and how wonderful to be greeted by this kitten every time one comes and goes

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Antique Hand-painted Asian Buddhist Lacquer Bowl Rebekah mask ) feels completely full ofThis Asian lacquer bowl is clearly Buddhist, with the Yin Yang symbol repeating twice on the exterior and twice again on the interior. I love this particular red, and matte finish lacquer in general, and the shape of the bowl, with out turned lip (which I believe denotes it as a monk's bowl, in which offerings would be presented). Plus what looks rather like the face of a tiger at the very center of the interior simultaneously somewhat evocative of a