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3.95K viewsMarch 6, 2019Alabaster, Ivory, Jade, Marble Carving, and Other Natural Materials

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SophieMarie 56 September 28, 2017 0 Comments

3.95K viewsMarch 6, 2019Alabaster, Ivory, Jade, Marble Carving, and Other Natural Materials

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SophieMarie 56 September 28, 2017 0 Comments

Hello All!
I have a Buddha sitting on a pedestal that measures 3-3/8″ X 2-1/2″ X 3-7/8″. The piece also weighs 10.5 ounces. The statue has a tag on the bottom with only numbers on it. I am trying to identify the composition, date, and value of the item. I do not have experience with carvings and such and was wondering whether it is bone, alabaster, ivory, resin etc, Thanks for your help!

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2017-09-30T15:29:22+00:00

Thank you! I will research and let you know what I come up with on the link provided…

score 0 · Answer 2 · 2017-09-29T12:45:24+00:00

http://www.collectics.com/education_plastic.html

Celluloid would be the last idea on my list !! The link has a few ways to determine which you have if it is a plastic type !! They have been making these using ground bone with a binder for many years !! See if the methods in the link help with ID !!

score 0 · Answer 3 · 2017-09-29T02:40:27+00:00

As suggested, I did the hot pin test. There was no smell and I had to push down really hard but did see an indentation in the material using a loop. Photo is attached. Maybe celluloid? Thank you!

score 0 · Answer 4 · 2017-09-29T01:59:50+00:00

I would bet on resin or bone resin mix !! Try the hot pin test !! Hold a pin or needle with pliers and heat the tip it to red hot,, then press the tip into the bottom of the figure !! If it is resin you should see a bit of melt and the pin will go into the base !! Also has a chemical smell !!

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