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  1. Patrick Campolongo

    Patrick Campolongo Member

    I will. Thanks
     
    Patrick Campolongo, May 29, 2020
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Actually, the base more often than not does give us clues.
    It appears to be marble or onyx, however sometimes there are indications that we are mistaken and it could be resin.
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    R we doing better than the Germans.....so far ??? :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::hilarious::woot::woot::woot:
     
    komokwa, May 30, 2020
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Possibly. Not Batak though, not anywhere in Indonesia, but I get your line of thought.
     
    Any Jewelry, May 30, 2020
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, she is, well spotted! I thought I only saw bangles, must be that bling gene again.:playful: Early Sumerians weren't depicted with long sleeves, Assyrians were occasionally.
    I'd have to check if Neo-Sumerians were ever depicted with long sleeves. Given the style of her face, she would have to be late anyway. If Sumerian at all. Still a big if.
     
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    Any Jewelry, May 30, 2020
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    Any Jewelry, May 30, 2020
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It could be (an early replica of) a Sumerian foundation figure, which were put in the foundations of buildings. Maybe neighbouring Middle Eastern cultures used them too. These are made of a copper alloy, but they also made them in stone:

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    Many have a flat top:

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    https://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/founding-figures
     
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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    I WAS kinda hoping she was gold under all that darkness!!!!:joyful::joyful::joyful:
     
    Aquitaine, May 30, 2020
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  10. Any Jewelry

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    Her smile lights up any darkness.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, May 30, 2020
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  11. hamptonauction

    hamptonauction Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the forum!
     
    hamptonauction, May 30, 2020
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  12. Patrick Campolongo

    Patrick Campolongo Member

    Again, thank you for alll the kind replies and welcomes. A friend of mine suggested that I should bring it to (well trusted) store in Zürich. I will do that and let you guys know of the result :) Happy sunday y'all!
     
    Patrick Campolongo, May 31, 2020
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  13. Couch Potato Wannabe

    Couch Potato Wannabe Well-Known Member

    Are the top dark section and the bottom light section separate pieces joined together or is it all one piece with the top part coated/painted?

    Also, can we see a photo of the underside of the object?
     
    Couch Potato Wannabe, May 31, 2020
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  14. Patrick Campolongo

    Patrick Campolongo Member

    Pretty sure joined together. Here are 2 pictures of the bottom/underside a close up. IMG_7702.jpg IMG_7703.jpg
     
    Patrick Campolongo, Jun 1, 2020
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  15. Patrick Campolongo

    Patrick Campolongo Member

    Hey guys...

    a little update. I put this thing in the dishwasher and it looks like this now. (???) IMG_7811.JPG IMG_7812.JPG
     
    Patrick Campolongo, Sep 15, 2020
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  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  17. Patrick Campolongo

    Patrick Campolongo Member

    Too far away from Canada ... I don't get it :)
     
    Patrick Campolongo, Sep 15, 2020
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  18. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    don't get what ?:confused:
     
    komokwa, Sep 15, 2020
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  19. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Whyyyyyyyy...omg...the dishwasher???
     
    aaroncab, Sep 15, 2020
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  20. Patrick Campolongo

    Patrick Campolongo Member

    Because it was rated 20 bucks. So I thought who cares.
     
    Patrick Campolongo, Sep 15, 2020
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