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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ce BCA, post: 3726930, member: 18716&quot;]The mark on the bottom reads Mingda (Ming Dynasty), which of course it isn&#039;t and almost certainly means it is 20th century.&nbsp; Looking at the box too there is a slight possibility it was new, or newish when acquired, which could be problematic as this dates post the ivory ban.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Due to new laws banning the sale of antique ivory in Europe being discussed some people have been trying to sell their items before any laws are passed.&nbsp; This has lead to a few pieces which are later than the ivory ban coming up for sale and they have been picked up at auction and seized.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it were mine I would be taking it to an ivory expert to get it dated - make sure you get paperwork to cover yourself.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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