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Subject:Silver hand marking
Posted By: daveob1 Mon, Feb 16, 2015 IP: 96.253.17.8

I'm looking for info on the markings on this sculpture. It's a life size hand with vase made out of bronze with silver plate. It came from the estate of an opera diva who toured Europe and Asia in the 1930's.
thanks for any help dave







Subject:Re: Silver hand marking
Posted By: Mat Tue, Feb 17, 2015

Hi, I think it is Chinese and that it could be the hand of Guanyin holding the pure water bottle. Are you sure this is silver? To me it looks rather new, but I am no expert...

Subject:Re: Silver hand marking
Posted By: daveob1 Wed, Feb 18, 2015

Yes it's silver over bronze. It has wonderful detail. She acquired it in the 30's. Thanks for the responce






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