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Subject:Ivory netsuke man with hen
Posted By: Chris J. Sun, Jan 07, 2018 IP: 85.222.46.101

I need help by identification of signature on this netsuke







Subject:Re: Ivory netsuke man with hen
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Tue, Jan 09, 2018

This looks like a real Tagua nut carving.
Plant ivory.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Ivory netsuke man with hen
Posted By: Chris J. Wed, Jan 10, 2018

Thank you for information

Subject:Re: Ivory netsuke man with hen
Posted By: Stan Wed, Jan 10, 2018

I agree with Ernest. This doesn't look like ivory. Plus, the carving is crude and the large flat base indicates it is likely meant to sit on a shelf rather than hang from an obi.

Cheers,
Stan

Subject:Re: Ivory netsuke man with hen
Posted By: Chris J. Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Thank you for your opinion


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