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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;scoutshouse, post: 730408, member: 267&quot;]I think the pieces with Western/Christian figures and imagery are the most desirable...</p><p><br /></p><p>And more elaborate construction...</p><p><br /></p><p>I contacted the Journal of Historians of Netherlandish Art and Alan Chong, the writer of the article on Sri Lankan ivory, asking for help dating this piece and what to expect from a restoration.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mostly, I&#039;m curious about that pickling... [USER=2844]@Any Jewelry[/USER], do you know anything about... any of this?</p><p><br /></p><p>If it is that old, I think professional restoration is the way to go. Meanwhile, I&#039;m having fun de-gluing <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>But not even going to tackle that tri-level lid, as it&#039;s the linchpin of the box. I&#039;m not condident I can square it all up with glue...</p><p><br /></p><p>Let alone the hardware[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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