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  1. Msalicia

    Msalicia Well-Known Member

    C5309DF5-E507-41A8-A230-D1FA3A5C623C.jpeg Yes it is creepy. It is old ivory. I have researched Asian and no luck. Someone told me there were Monks that did some odd ivory carvings but no name or origin offered. Possibly Mythological, but I went on overload trying to delve into that. No markings, not pierced for Netsuke wear. I’m hoping someone can help. I am aware of the Ivory laws.
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    Msalicia, Jan 30, 2020
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    Msalicia Well-Known Member

    Trying to send photos
     
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  3. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    African Ivory carving. oh and its a Rhinoceros!
     
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  4. Msalicia

    Msalicia Well-Known Member

    With teeth?! Smiling? Why African?
     
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  5. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Looks like he's baring his teeth, in an aggressive posture, not smiling - at least to me. And yes rhino's have teeth:

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  6. Msalicia

    Msalicia Well-Known Member

    I am aware they have teeth but a big smile and the overall look of his face makes me think he may have been a casket box to guard its master.
     
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  7. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Maybe....?

    But sometimes a rhino is just...a rhino.
     
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  8. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    Right, Looks to be "snarling" ! Just a pissed off Rhino :)
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Or an African souvenir rhino meant to provide income for its maker and nice memories for its new owner.
     
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