Marble? Stoneware lion

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  1. Snipsa

    Snipsa Active Member

    Hi all,

    Got a bunch of interesting things from the thrift store today.

    One of the more interesting items was this marble? lion. It is very heavy! Approximately 20 cm in length.

    It looks oriental to me, but it is definitely not my area of speciality.

    Any info will be appreciated! 20150604_194211.jpg 20150604_194223.jpg 20150604_194228.jpg
     
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  2. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Need to see bottoms of the feet please.
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Onyx?
     
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  4. Snipsa

    Snipsa Active Member

    Hi Springfld. Thanks for the fast reply.

    Sorry for the poor quality, it is very late this side.


    There are no marks that I can see... 20150604_214532.jpg
     
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  5. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Thanks. So it was white, then was painted over with black paint. Haven't seen that done too much. Wonder if that was done by maker or a former owner?
     
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  6. Pat P

    Pat P Well-Known Member

    Paint on top of plaster maybe?
     
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  7. Snipsa

    Snipsa Active Member

    I wondered about the whiter marks...

    I don't think it is plaster. It is too heavy and just feels like stone. Texture is slightly different from plaster...

    Bottoms of the feet looks darker than the body as well...
     
    Snipsa, Jun 5, 2015
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  8. gregsglass

    gregsglass Well-Known Member

    Hi,
    To check for marble make a small scratch on the bottom of a foot be sure to get through the black part. Put a drop of white vinegar on the scratch and check with a loupe. If you see tiny bubbles it is either marble or marble dust mixed with resin. Be sure to wash off the vinegar.
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