When dealing in ancient coins, we all need to tip our hat to our predecessors in the trade, Billy and Charley.
Ok, if the collar was bone that makes sense. Keep in mind though, almost nobody admits to ivory being ivory online, usually it is described as...
As it's near Xmas, "Hi-de-Hi" and welcome a-Board!!
That's a good thing - nothing unfortunate about it!:D:D
Nice work. In the future, no-one will ever question the pommel the originality unless it began life as ivory.
I's not very old, if you've had it about 10 years, I'd guess it was made just before that.
Same horse different jockey eh @antidiem :D
I'm afraid I can't teach you how to recognize real tortoiseshell over the internet, all I can suggest is that you begin your study of the material...
Sorry can't help with ID but it is a very lovely scroll painting that has been framed.
This is a lotus bowl, maybe Chinese but oriental for sure. (IMHO:smuggrin:)
A bong?
It is absolutely real tortoiseshell. The pattern is very distinct and comes from the outer radiation of the shell plate. No question about it,...
I've never heard these referred to as a trousse, that's a new one on me. Always called these chopstick cases! (probably because I'm 鬼佬):smuggrin:
Yes, agree with @aaroncab, quite modern, but also very nice quality, Chinese.
Y'know. this stuff is probably OK but I don't think the pieces are very valuable as those Romans made tons of it and a lot survived ...I suppose...
I'm sure some of this stuff could be ancient but during my sojourn in Selinunte, Sicily in the late 60's, the stuff I was offered by the local...
Yup, not a real one ...:(
It's Chinese, looks like nice quality.
I wonder in the future if someone will collect Bush Clinton and Trump plates?
Elle?
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