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Description
The item I have is a small sculture about 9" high and 7" wide at the lowest part of sculpture. I took a picture of the bottom and it has what looks to me like asian writing. I'm not sure of the metal that is used. Maybe bronze or copper?
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Metal
Distinguishing marks
Asian writing on bottom
Date Period
Not sure
Weight
Not sure
History
Unknown
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Re: Small Asian Sculpture
Similar to the court mascot in Ming Dynasty which consists of a crane and a tortoise. According to Chinese legends, the crane signifies ever green ,the tortoise represents longevity and polyporus lucidus fungus in its mouth is a magic medicine that restores youth.
Re: Small Asian Sculpture
kathyBeh:
Thank you for the information! I suppose the photo of the bottom is too blurry to read. Any idea of what I could sell it for if I decided to? Is it probably bronze? Anyway, thank you for the info again!
Re: Small Asian Sculpture
I cant read Asian marks. Has it been repaired at the cranes ankles?
Re: Small Asian Sculpture
Yes, it looks like it has.
Re: Small Asian Sculpture
What could a fair value be if I tried to sell it? I understand that the repaired legs have devalued it now. THanks.
Re: Small Asian Sculpture
May I know the procedure of doing it, as I tried but could not.
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