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    Posted 13 years ago

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    Deanteaks
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    any ideas as to what this is made from, or it's originn, no markings on it, Isn't there any body with a little knowlege on Japanese item, or maybe even read Japanese writing?

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    1. Celiene Celiene, 12 years ago
      Soapstone. Look up Japanese Lore - Monkey & Ox - or monjey on ox's back. You may find the story of what this represents. A lot of their carvings like this represent a myth or story from lore. I had to find out what a frog on a man's back was in a Chinese piece and I found the story after some searching!
    2. toracat toracat, 11 years ago
      Hi it is hard to scratch jade with really good knife, soapstone you can easily but do it on bottom! you do not want to scare it. I have a goldfish sculpture and it is alabaster!

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