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Subject:Netsuke
Posted By: Duncan Wed, Apr 08, 2015 IP: 168.87.3.33
Ivory netsuke standing about 5cm high. Looks like there is a signature to the base but not too sure. Help with age etc. greatly appreciated.





Subject:Re: Netsuke
Posted By: Stan Sun, Apr 12, 2015
Making excuses because I am working from poor, small photos...

The workmanship is mediocre at best. It may not be ivory. It is 20th century or later. The discoloration doesn't look natural. The "signature" doesn't look like one.

Cheers,
Stan

Subject:Re: Netsuke
Posted By: lewis Sun, Apr 12, 2015
It is late 20th. Made in China for export to unsuspecting tourists.

Subject:Re: Netsuke
Posted By: Duncan Tue, Apr 14, 2015
Thanks for the info Stan and Lewis.

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