Ivory Budda Carving

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Posted Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:03am by vintage2see
Category: 
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
Ivory
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Red symbol on the back
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
Early 1900's, possibly late 1800's
Price Paid (If known): 
unknown
Size and dimensions of this item: 
H 1 1/2"x W 1"x D 1/2"
Weight: 
11 grams
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
Father brought it back from Asia in the mid 1940's
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

This is a very nicely carved budda. Referred to as Happy Budda, he sits with one hand in his knee and holding something in the other hand, possibly a gemstone of some kind. It measures 1 1/2"x1"x1/2" and is in excellent condition. He doesn't wear the jewelry I've seen on other statues from the 1800's so I'm guessing since my father bought it when he was in the war, they may have been made later than the 1800's. I'm not sure if he got it in China or Japan. He was also stationed in Korea so maybe it came from there. Been doing alot of research for additional history and have several similar pieces all made in the late 1800's or early 1900's.

Free Classifieds: 
Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
Ivory Budda Carving
Ivory Budda Carving back view

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