daily necessities

Shrine

Shrine (or sacred platform, god house), is a kind of furniture used to worship gods or ancestral tablets, common in Chinese families and religious places. In Buddhist and Taoist traditions, shrines are important places of spiritual practice. People burn incense and place offerings in front of shrines to show their piety and respect. It can be used to worship various gods (such as the God of Wealth, Guanyin, Guan Gong) or ancestral tablets (God's main card) to pray for blessing, peace and family prosperity. When placing the shrine, feng shui factors are usually considered, such as the location should be from the inside of the house to the outside, avoiding the bedroom, kitchen or toilet.

Five-arm metal candle holder

These candlesticks are common in Western churches, noble families, and some religious ceremonies, and are used to provide multiple sources of light and decoration. It is similar in shape to the Jewish seven-armed candlestick (Menorah), but the number and structure may be different, so it is more generally referred to as a multi-headed candlestick.

clothes on the clothesline

Chinese-style metal censer

A Chinese-style metal censer used in East Asian cultures primarily for sacrificial rites, religious rituals, or meditation. Used to burn incense sticks (usually the red fine incense shown in the picture, also known as "incense candles") to worship gods or ancestors. It is common in Buddhist and Taoist temples as well as in home places of worship. In traditional Chinese culture, burning incense is a long-standing custom, and the incense burner is an important ritual. Burning the three incense sticks usually represents respecting the three worlds of heaven, the ground and the people, or expressing the highest respect.

A Starbucks coffee cup

This disposable paper cup is a container for hot drinks in Starbucks (Starbucks) coffee shops. Above the cup is printed Starbucks iconic green mermaid (Siren) logo. There is a cardboard cup sleeve in the middle of the cup body. The main function of the cup cover is to insulate and protect the customer's fingers from being scalded by hot drinks. The cup cover design in the picture features a distinctive blue stripe pattern and a smaller Starbucks logo. This cup and its unique design are very easy to identify worldwide.

Vintage metal shell thermos

The exterior of the bottle is made of metal with a light blue lacquer finish and a floral pattern printed on it. The cap and handle are also made of metal. This classic design is usually a glass vacuum liner inside, and the outside is protected by a metal or iron shell. The top of the metal lid can be unscrewed and used as a water cup. This style of thermos was very common in the middle of the 20th century (for example, 50 s to 80 s) in Asia, especially in China and Singapore. It is a daily item for many families and has a strong retro nostalgic style.

Easy outdoor drying rack

This is a simple outdoor drying device, which consists of two vertical wooden piles with rust stains and two horizontal poles on the top. The clothes are directly hung on the poles to dry. This kind of simple drying rack is very common in residential areas, old communities, rural areas or outdoor environments without balconies or special clothes drying areas, and meets the rigid needs of residents to dry clothes. It uses natural wind and sunlight to dry freshly washed clothes.

Supermarket trolley (shopping cart)

A tool commonly used in supermarkets, hypermarkets, and shopping malls to help customers transport goods while shopping. Usually made of metal wire, the surface is galvanized or chrome plated to prevent corrosion and rust. It includes a metal mesh basket for holding goods, a red handle and four universal wheels for easy pushing and steering in the aisle. When shopping, customers can put the goods they need to buy into the car. Most shopping carts are also designed with a foldable child seat area. Multiple shopping carts can be nested and stacked to save supermarket space.

Vintage Brass Candlestick

Vintage brass candlestick, commonly called chamber candlestick or hand-held candlestick. Made of brass, the surface presents a natural oxidation and patina, with a sense of age and luster. The candlestick has a ring or curled handle on the side, which is convenient to carry from one room to another in the dark. The section has a wide dish-shaped base for collecting molten candle oil. This design was very popular in the 19th century (such as the Georgian era or Victorian era) and belonged to classic antique or vintage home decorations.

Wooden pallet (pallet)

Wooden pallets are essential tools in the logistics and warehousing industry, designed to carry, stack and protect goods. This kind of pallet is composed of wooden boards and wooden blocks, usually made of pine, hardwood and other materials, with good strength and load-bearing.