Posted 12 years ago
sgtpinkerton
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Ivory, very old, feels soft, warm and worn.
Hand carved
Almost translucent but too thick
Some kind of signature
Weight is roughly 15 pounds
Height is 12"
Width is 5"
left behind by member who passed away.
Please, any help is appreciated.
Sorry to say than if it feels warm (apply it on your cheek!) it is not ivory (or bone) as ivory is insulator.
The weight seems too heavy too...
Look closely to find Shregger lines (Google for recognize ivory!).
Ultimate test is to apply a red hot pin point in a hidden part.
The base is telling resin...
It's just been confirmed Ivory, very old Ivory by a pottery store owner.
Mmmmm, would be better to find an ivory shop owner...
Ok people. It is definitely Ivory. No doubts. Not faux, resin, or anything else just pure hand carved ivory. It is shiny because it is clean and my phone has a bright flash.
https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Ivory-genuine-fake--confusing
take care she throws a mean tarot, and she is right and very skilled