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<p>[QUOTE="Earl Brill, post: 2488360, member: 10336"]I recently bought a Japanese Camel Okimono from a seller at Ebay.</p><p>He wrote it was from the late 19th century, and that the material was a semi-precious stone. At first glance, it appears to be resin, although it passes the hot needle test <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":)" unselectable="on" /> It is missing one of its eyes (may indicate wear due to old age). I don't think it's ivory either. Can someone shed light as to what material, what theme and which era this piece is from? Thanks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Earl Brill, post: 2488360, member: 10336"]I recently bought a Japanese Camel Okimono from a seller at Ebay. He wrote it was from the late 19th century, and that the material was a semi-precious stone. At first glance, it appears to be resin, although it passes the hot needle test :) It is missing one of its eyes (may indicate wear due to old age). I don't think it's ivory either. Can someone shed light as to what material, what theme and which era this piece is from? Thanks.[/QUOTE]
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