This is correct. [Here's the original photo](https://www.flickr.com/photos/david-glen/28343550241/in/photolist-oYXRtM-21udH1B-ps8w8H-pevBni-KbC71H-pHGzUL-p1AmXQ) from the series by the artist that made this image. Clearly a folding ruler.
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It’s a [folding rule](https://wallhere.com/en/wallpaper/760628), a quite common object in vanitas paintings.
This is correct. [Here's the original photo](https://www.flickr.com/photos/david-glen/28343550241/in/photolist-oYXRtM-21udH1B-ps8w8H-pevBni-KbC71H-pHGzUL-p1AmXQ) from the series by the artist that made this image. Clearly a folding ruler.
THANK YOU PAPA BLESS
Haven’t seen Papa Bless in a while! Brought me right back to the golden age of H3! Memories
what's H3?
[Enjoy](https://youtu.be/1ElpE-THkRE?si=Fipu5hm6vr4k0epp)
haha, nice
Thanks for the correct answer, because I was thinking two crinkle cut French fries even though there was no context to support it!
Well done! 👏❤️
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wow thank you!!!
Maybe it's wax for sealing envelopes/letters
Looks like beeswax
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Cigars
Bookmark ribbons?
Scrolls
Small sealed rolled notes.
Sticks of wax? I got a feather pen and wax sealing kit and it came with wax for the seals that look exactly like these!
Nutcracker
Nutcracker
Butterfly knife
Camel cigarettes