Yes, craquelure can be artificially produced. Eric Hebborn, in his "Art Forger's Handbook", explains one method. Having chosen materials for the...
I agree that the surfaces look artificial. Artisans in Thailand are very good at making "antique" copies of cast metal artifacts.
It may be Dhokra, from West Bengal, India.
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There is the independent Republic of Benin, which is different from Benin City. Benin City is located in Nigeria, is the center of the traditional...
Welcome Luis. It would be helpful to see the entire rug, if possible, or at least the front and back of a corner so we can see the structure of...
Sorry - I have been busy, and running up against data limits, so photos have not been loading. I don't see anything in the technique that argues...
The Indonesian word for the tool is "tjanting". You can find more information on its use doing a google search using that term.
It is a very nice example of Tanjore/Thanjavur metalwork, (also called "swami" work), produced in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, in southern India....
If your cabinet is an actual antique, it is important to retain the original surface. No additional "finish" should be necessary. There is no need...
#1 - Makah trinket basket, missing lid. #2 - Salish #3 - Indonesian or Philippines
I should add that it is almost always helpful to have more than one view of an object that you want identified. For masks, at least a profile...
As Any Jewelry says, it is not a traditional form, which makes it difficult to attribute it to any particular place. My best guess is that it is...
It looks like it was cast with a clay-like core that was then dug out, which might indicate it is a lost-wax casting. But I don't see any evidence...
A few well lit closeups of the weaving, particularly the edges where colors change, would help us identify the technique more precisely.
I think it is someone's art project - a circle of tapestry weaving, decorated with pheasant feathers and yarn fringe.
I think one safe conclusion is not to buy anything identified as ivory unless you can hold it in your hand and confirm that it is actually ivory....
That one does look like ivory.
I agree that all of these carvings seem suspect. The "signature" is unusually obtrusive, if nothing else. The only other occurrence of "fram" I...
Although I cannot find another example (antique or new), my feeling is that this is a recently made casting. If it was designed as a bell, I...
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