Can someone identify this object?

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  1. Divina

    Divina Active Member

    Hi. Any thoughts on this piece? Age, origin etc. 34 cm tall and made of wood. Thanks for looking! kinesisk.jpg kinesisk2.jpg
     
    Divina, Feb 10, 2024
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    The style of your carving looks Burmese. Is it quite heavy? From its appearance, it may be teak, which can be heavy, and might explain why the back was hollowed out (usually to reduce weight).

    I will tag another member who may be able to say more about the what the figure represents -
    @Any Jewelry
     
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  3. Divina

    Divina Active Member

    Thank you, @2manybooks. I'm afraid I don't know the weight. It is for sale (for ca. 70 USD). I don't know if that would be a bargain or if I should pass.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I agree.
    I don't know what the figure represents, but there seems to be a divine connection, given the lotus throne and flowing robe.
    It looks fairly new.
    I can't advise you what to do, I can only say that I myself wouldn't pay US$70 for her.
     
    Any Jewelry, Feb 10, 2024
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  5. Divina

    Divina Active Member

    Thank you for the info and advise, @Any Jewelry. I will not buy the figure. It is nice looking, but I will save the money for another treasure that might come along.
     
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  6. MrsNezbitt

    MrsNezbitt Member

    It looks like a Southeast Asian tourist carving, ca. 1960
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It looks much more recent to me, probably post 2000.
     
    Any Jewelry, Feb 11, 2024
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Agree. Older typically = finer.

    Debora
     
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