Carved Bone Figurine

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Sep 10, 2014.

  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Any idea of the figure? I am thinking Mid Eastern King, maybe Persia, Israel?
    Is the black tarnish? Should I clean it?
    Is there a way to tell what kind of bone that is?
    Thanks
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    kardinalisimo, Sep 10, 2014
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  2. afantiques

    afantiques Well-Known Member

    Could he represent the Fisher of Men? Or a fishing disciple?

    Just call it camel bone.
     
    afantiques, Sep 10, 2014
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  3. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    Do not clean it the black was put on the "highten" the carvings and to give it charactor or "antiquing"
    greg
     
    gregsglass, Sep 10, 2014
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