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Subject:Signed Wooden Figurine w/ Ivory Teeth
Posted By: Brett Mon, Sep 29, 2014 IP: 69.119.200.71

Hello,

Was just wondering what the mark said, and if anyone knew a possible age and manufacturer of this piece. Also what kind of wood is this? As always all help is appreciated and thanks in advance.


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Subject:Re: Signed Wooden Figurine w/ Ivory Teeth
Posted By: j lewis Tue, Sep 30, 2014

Probably anytime in the 20th Century (or even later). Carvings like this filled the streetside souvenir shops in Hong Kong when I lived there in the '50s.

Subject:Re: Signed Wooden Figurine w/ Ivory Teeth
Posted By: Brett Wed, Oct 01, 2014

Thanks. Does anyone know what the mark says? This was part of my grandfathers collection, so that dating seems probable.

Subject:Re: Signed Wooden Figurine w/ Ivory Teeth
Posted By: Bill H Thu, Oct 02, 2014

The character apparently is 石, pronounced "shi". It can be a surname but also means "stone" and is the name of an ancient musical instrument. In my opinion, it would be somewhat unusual for a Chinese artisan to sign just the surname to a work like this, so it may be intended as one of the literal meanings.

Best regards,

Bill H.


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