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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 9609030, member: 51"]I assumed wood based on weight of the item, fairly light on top when you have the piece in the hand. Very unbalanced with the marble being 95% of the weight. The temperature of the top part also suggests wood. I had this in an unheated room, brought it in to examine it further and within seconds the top part was near room temperature, with the base being quite cold. </p><p><br /></p><p>Since the head appears to have been reattached, maybe also argues for wood. </p><p><br /></p><p>But I still want to look more carefully to be sure of material. Obviously bronze is a more likely material, but want to be sure what is what.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 9609030, member: 51"]I assumed wood based on weight of the item, fairly light on top when you have the piece in the hand. Very unbalanced with the marble being 95% of the weight. The temperature of the top part also suggests wood. I had this in an unheated room, brought it in to examine it further and within seconds the top part was near room temperature, with the base being quite cold. Since the head appears to have been reattached, maybe also argues for wood. But I still want to look more carefully to be sure of material. Obviously bronze is a more likely material, but want to be sure what is what. Thanks![/QUOTE]
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