Featured Chinese Carved Figure, Bone Or Ivory?

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  1. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    IMG_3969.JPG IMG_3970.JPG IMG_3971.JPG IMG_3972.JPG What do you think?
     
    kardinalisimo, Oct 2, 2017
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  2. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    It's either ivory, or some sort of resin. I don't think it's bone.
     
    Shangas, Oct 3, 2017
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  3. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    The detailing looks very resin-like to me, and the dark areas look to be applied rather than age-related....but it is not always easy to tell from photos.
     
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  4. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    I'll get better photos when I have the chance. I have not found any burst bubbles which are almost sure to be seen on resin pieces.
    Hot needle should tell for sure I guess?
     
    kardinalisimo, Oct 3, 2017
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  5. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    NO HOT NEEDLE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel faint and going to fall on the floor.
    greg
     
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  6. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    C'mon, if it's resin I don't care if it will leave a burn mark. If ivory, I don't think it will make a signigicant damage. What's the big deal?
     
    kardinalisimo, Oct 3, 2017
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  7. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    IMG_4169.JPG IMG_4170.JPG IMG_4171.JPG IMG_4172.JPG IMG_4173.JPG IMG_4174.JPG IMG_4175.JPG IMG_4176.JPG IMG_4168.JPG The hot needle left marks but not sure how to read them. Also, there are some crack lines here and there. I know ivory tends to crack with time.
    Still in doubt what it the material.
     
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  8. springfld.arsenal

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    Resin, I have no doubt at all.
     
    springfld.arsenal, Oct 3, 2017
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  9. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    I'm pretty sure it's some sort of resin or other material.

    Ivory would be much 'cleaner', off-white creamy colour, and yes, ivory can (doesn't always, but can) crack over time.
     
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  10. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    Right, it's resin. (could also probably be bone powder.)
    Always easy to tell from the bottom
     
    Asian Fever, Oct 11, 2017
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  11. Jal

    Jal Active Member

    Hi, I'm new in this forum but I'm worried reading that the people can see the elephant ivory on your figure!
    It is incredible!!+
    You have an usual vintage low quality ivory carving!!!

    Best,
    Jal.
     
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