Nothing wrong with liking what one likes. I'm not trying to argue, I can't claim any expertise; just advocating healthy skepticism as far as the...
I'm thinking the medieval look is a reference to the Achaemenid empire of around 350 BC; a common theme on tourist trays from 1950, which is about...
I hate to sound skeptical, but if it was me I'd ask the profs and Imam if they thought it was really made for Abdul Kadir or was just a tourist...
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I've been told that irradiated stones will fade over time....wife has an inexpensive but pretty ring that was a nice light blue 30 years ago; is...
Yes, probably an attempt to upload an avatar or other photo. Took me a while to get it right. Hi Philip!
Nice houses; I'm looking forward to the party.;)
I'd vote for Tibet or possibly India, bone. The bone of water buffalo, I think; almost free of the pores that are common in bone, but also...
And I've heard it said that if you fall asleep on the beach in a Nootka neighborhood you'll probably be covered in basketry before you wake up.......
That's just what I was thinking....
The eyes say Bali to me also; and the Indonesians are famous for carving items that look older than they are, for the import market
Could he have been 1/3 of a "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" set? darn, cross-posted again......
The one in the upper right may be a folding knife, such as a pruning knife or grafting knife, assuming it opens up. Possibly around 30-50 years...
The ebay bots are not very smart, and appear to have no human overseers. They'll pull listings that have no actual rule violations, while...
I wonder if it was ever fired, or actually worked? It is an impressive feat of foundry-work in any case!
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