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Subject:ivory or scrimshaw?
Posted By: tracey Sat, Mar 26, 2011 IP: 96.237.7.155
Hi, I have this pendant, with, what looks to be a buddha carved? Can anyone tell if this is ivory or scrimshaw? If so, can you tell age, worth, etc..thanking you in advance!







Subject:Re: ivory or scrimshaw?
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Poor quality picture, which indicates that it is a resin,poured. Need sharper pictures!
Ernest

Subject:Re: Re: ivory or scrimshaw?
Posted By: Mark T Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Scrimshaw is a form of decoration or carving on ivory or bone. It's not ' ivory or scrimshaw '.

And i agree with the above, it looks resin. Poor quality carving trying to appear older than it is.

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