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Wood, Bone, and Stone

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« on: July 27, 2012, 03:38:52 pm »


I am having a hard time counting the figures in the carving, so not absolutely sure of the theme..

It is carved from some kind of wood, with a carved bone base, and the center ring is stone.. The description also describes the top as being stone too.. Not sure what to make of the top portion yet..

Maybe will get a better idea of the theme once it arrives and can easily count the figures.

2 1/4" tall..
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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2012, 04:08:17 pm »
Hi George,

The wood does't look right to me, maybe you can have a better inspection when it arrives.

Can't help more.

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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2012, 03:47:44 am »
It looks a bit like a Hediao nut carving, if that's any help
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« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2012, 08:03:18 am »
I wondered if it might not be a nut carving ....
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« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 02:28:13 am »
George,

It looks very much like some carved walnuts I have, showing the 18 luohan. The slightly waxy patina and carving are very similar. From your pictures the bottle appears to have been created from two, or even three, separate nuts. I guess you will be able to form a better opinion when it arrives.

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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2012, 04:50:28 am »
George,

Has your 'nut' bottle arrived yet?

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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2012, 10:08:53 am »
Quote from: Wattana on August 08, 2012, 04:50:28 am
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Has your 'nut' bottle arrived yet?

Tom

Yes, and I returned it.. 

Did not like it..  Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2012, 10:14:28 am »
Lucky that you had the option.

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