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Hi Guys,
I need some help again. My Grandmother sent two pieces of ivory to me. One is a heart pendant that has scrimshaw art on it and it is signed.The other is a tiny little rabbit.She says they are both Asian and the little rabbit is for good luck. It is a solid piece with no holes. I thought it was maybe a netsuke. Thanks in advance for your help. Phyllis

Phyllis,

'Heart' make for export, tourist but could be instead peach?

Netsuke always have one perforation through. Object could be make for New Year latest Year of Rabbit or small gift when child born rabbit year. Each 12 years, as 1987, 1999.

If new actually ivory international trade mostly illegal. Could be bone.

Can not tell much real, no photos.

Good luck,
Cal

Sorry, I may have not added the website to view the pics correctly. I know that my Grandmother has had these two items for at least 55 years. Thank you again for your help.
www.ivoryitems.shutterfly.com

URL Title :Ivory heart pendant & rabbit

Your link url had this site's url added to it.

Here is correct link.

Good luck,
Cal

URL Title :ivories

Your link doesn't work for me. I get a "not Found - Does Not Exist" error.

This should work

URL Title :www.ivoryitems.shutterfly.com

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