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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;808 raver, post: 306060, member: 4654&quot;]There is no doubt it&#039;s very old, maybe 17th but no later than 18th c, I don&#039;t think it was any larger than the missing bottom right hand corner as there is no variation between the patina from the front to the sides. What would you say the wood is? maybe rosewood? It&#039;s wonderful, I don&#039;t have a clue as to value as this sort of carving is something I know little about, I&#039;m more boxes that are easier to date but going on the detail and look of the patina I would suggest finding a expert on 17th c Indian carving. Don&#039;t be put off by the damage or the size sometimes these things can go for silly money as long as you do the research. I used to watch a UK TV program called Lovejoy about an antique dealer, 98% of the profit he made was down to the research of the item.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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