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Asain Bone/Ivory Emporer and Emperess Statues

By sherryg25, 5 March, 2011
Description

Not really sure...But i was told that they were purchased pre 1980 and were antiques at the time.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Bone/Ivory
Distinguishing marks
PAT and 2 Asian symbolys on the bottom
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
Approx. 24"
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
15lbs apiece
History
I recieved these from my mother who had recived them as a gift from her Father in law at the time (1980). He traveled for work all over the world. Other than that i have no information.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
Photos

superking

14 years 4 months ago

Re: Asain Bone/Ivory Emporer and Emperess Statues

 They certainly do look like a pair of ivory tusks, but it's hard to tell from a picture, there is a very simple test that you can do yourself to determine if it is ivory, just take a needle and heat it up till its red hot, and very gently touch it to the item you're testing in a spot where it won't be noticed, if it's plastic it will melt, but if it's ivory it will give off a smell similar to burning hair. (BE CAREFUL WHEN DOING THIS!! only touch the very tip of the needle to your item, and make sure its on the bottom of the piece or in a spot where it will not be visible if it leaves a mark. I know this sounds like a horrible way to treat your prized possesions, but it's actually a fairly common test, just be smart about it, and for god's sake, if you're not comfortable doing this, or don't think you can do it without messing it up, DON'T DO IT!!).  As far as age and value are concerned, if they pass the test the potential ranges are vast (if they don't pass the test it was probably made within the last 50 years, and isn't worth much, if anything), and you'd really have to have them looked at by an expert in asian art to determine that.  I'm not 100% certain, but I would guess based on style that they're probably chinese. Hope this helps, Good luck to you!

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