Buddha Netsuke. What material?

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  1. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Bought this little chap today.

    Ivory or resin?

    I think resin, but the dealer insisted it was ivory.

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    Opinions, please.
     
    Shangas, Jul 8, 2023
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  2. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    This looks molded to me. I think resin.
     
    moreotherstuff, Jul 8, 2023
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    See the bubbling under his breasts ? I vote resin as well.
     
    johnnycb09, Jul 8, 2023
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  4. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    That'll teach me to stick with my instincts. I had my suspicions it was resin.

    Good thing it was cheap.
     
    Shangas, Jul 8, 2023
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  5. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Are the two holes communicant? Genuine netzuke must. (Lots of repros have too:smuggrin:, but if not communicant, fake for sure!)
    Resin to my eyes too.
     
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  6. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Yes, the two holes join up in the middle.
     
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