japaneese Ivory figurine fisherman

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12 years ago

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Description 3 1/2 inch signed on bottom hand carved ivory fisherman holding up a fish. I looked into how to tell wheather an item is real ivory or a fake and every thing points to a real genuine piece of elephant tusk or mammoth tusk carved ivory. It has the visible grain and the bottom has criss crossinf of the grain. There are no dark pits or areas that would suggest bone. It is heavy weight and has a japaneese or chineese signature etched on the bottom.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium Ivory

Distinguishing marks Cris crossing grains on bottom and grains visible through out figurine

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 3 1/2 inches tall and about 1/2 inch wide

Date Period 1800?

History Bought it at town yard sale

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Price Paid (If known) $2

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