The top view is confusing. It looks like the top part, at least, might be a painted plaster reconstruction.
Seems if it was silver, even plated, there would be a mark somewhere. But there doesn't seem to be. I suppose tea caddy is a better suggestion. :)
The engraved design with the shield and ribbons makes me think it might be a cremation urn. What does the inside look like?
There appears to be a faint mold line across his head and down the edge of his robes, which would indicate a two-piece mold was used.
Congratulations journeymagazine. Clearly the Force is with you lately.
I was one of the members arguing that your Walker could well be genuine, based on several factors. I have used the same kind of reasoning and...
Given that the originals are extremely scarce, that thin paper is not necessarily diagnostic, that yours has a label from a (formerly) common mall...
Perhaps Philippines, where there are traditional and Christian communities that domesticated pigs. [IMG]...
So, it was woven in 3 pieces, each about 9-10" wide (if it is 28" wide)? That is very odd. Can you please post a close-up of the seams so I can...
The figure looks more Mexican than Peruvian. What exactly do you mean by "pieced together" - a seam down the middle of the long dimension, or...
Perhaps they meant mounted. All I can suggest is that you google "Rolling Stones Cardiff poster" and look at the images and descriptions for any...
No, it could be one of the "poor quality copies produced over the years". Following up through her website, it seems the reissue was done after...
The artist has recently reissued a limited edition of this poster. In her description, she notes that "there have been poor quality copies...
Yes, marquetry. " Inlaid work made from small pieces of variously colored wood or other materials, used chiefly for the decoration of furniture."
Does look like ivory, and almost certainly machine carved.
2 good websites for researching Japanese prints - ukiyo-e. http://www.ukiyo-e.se/signatur.html https://ukiyo-e.org/
CNC - Computer Numerical Control. A computer controlled router machine. I noticed the same thing around the edges of the cameo recess - not...
Could be the base of a large tusk, where that conical hollow would be apparent. It appears to be unfinished/unpolished, so difficult to see the...
Postmortem photos were more common in the 19th century, (though even then not as common as other types of photographs - hence the collectibility)....
Hello @i need help. Do you have a link or any more information about this piece? It does seem similar.
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