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Japanese, Chinese? Hand carved figures, help to ID - David Henderson - Dec 05, 2008 (10:45 PM)
- Re: Japanese, Chinese? Hand carved figures, help to ID - keith coppola - Dec 12, 2008 (10:03 AM)

Subject:Japanese, Chinese? Hand carved figures, help to ID
Posted By: David Henderson Fri, Dec 05, 2008 IP: 216.211.186.76

I recently acquired these 3 hand carved 10" high figures.
As far as I can tell they are carved from Antler/Deer bone.
1, Can anyone tell me the origin, Chinese, Japanese or ?
2, Approx age?
3, Potential value?
Thank in advance for your help.

Subject:Re: Japanese, Chinese? Hand carved figures, help to ID
Posted By: keith coppola Fri, Dec 12, 2008

chinese gods bone look to be 18c