Thanks to those who have provided opinions. For those who suggest it is old, is there a basis for estimating how old it might be? Any estimates?
My knowledge is more in tribal rugs and carpets, but this looks like a Persian town or city rug. Not very old (perhaps mid-20th century). A carpet...
I purchased it about 8 or 9 years ago. As I recall, it was purchased at a market in Chengdu, but could have been in Beijing.
Hello, Over the years I've picked up a variety of objects from different regions. Here is a small vase I purchased in China (Chengdu, I think)....
The one I bought doesn't respond at all to a magnet, so it's not cast iron. I suppose it's from the same manufacturer (mass produced), but using...
There are many Afghan (and Turkmen) dealers in Pakistan. Almost all of them fled to Pakistan during the Soviet invasion in the 1980s.
Nice catch! I'll check to see how it responds to a magnet when I have a chance. James
Thanks for the replies. He indicated that it was found in Afghanistan by one of his relatives, around Bamiyan. I'm naturally quite skeptical, and...
Hello, I recently purchased this bronze (blackened) tiger (or leopard) figurine in Pakistan, from an Afghan dealer who said it had been unearthed...
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