Lovely Painted Silk Apple (or Peach?) Pin Cushion watermelon man above the Arctic Circle

above the Arctic Circle

quite heavy and a wonderful thing to hold--I don't meditate

In researching this lovely little spoon

some scattered toning and stains

This one really just breaks my heart--so humble

Lovely Painted Silk Apple (or Peach?) Pin Cushion watermelon man above the Arctic CircleAnother lovely pin cushion, this one as large as an apple, or a peach I believe it was meant to represent the former, but the gloriously radiant color of the hand painted silk feels lush like a peach to me. I'd have a hard time puncturing this one with a stick pin, and might rather give it a special spot, perhaps in near proximity to a perfect piece or two of stone fruit. So pretty. 2 7 8" t x 2 7 8" w. Good, presumed antique (late 19th early 20th c I