Bought this figure in Sri Lanka. Authentic?

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  1. danrun

    danrun New Member

    figire1.jpg Hey guy,

    For my second purchase in Sri Lanka(hooray!!), I bought this lovely figure at an antique shop.

    Is it authentic? How old can it be? Any hints of its history?

    I'm just a newbie.

    Thank you!
     
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    danrun, Mar 29, 2022
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  2. danrun

    danrun New Member

    here are some close ups: https://imgur.com/a/YRCL9D3
     
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I know not much about Sri Lankan antiques, but I suspect this is brand new.
     
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  4. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    What is it made of - wood or metal?

    I think you should approach any more purchases with cautious skepticism. Buy what appeals to you, but don't hope to acquire potentially valuable antiques without preparing with careful research in advance.
     
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  5. danrun

    danrun New Member

    It's made of wood. I don't hope to buy something valuable in a rather touristy place for sure, just wondering if this thing is old (as in artificially aged or not) :)
     
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