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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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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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