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Subject:Sage statute (serpentine, jade..?)
Posted By: Elena Tue, Oct 13, 2020 IP: 173.177.137.13 I would appreciate any comments/information on the attached pictures of a sage. Thank you |
Subject:Re: Sage statute (serpentine, jade..?)
Posted By: Mark Adams Wed, Oct 14, 2020 Looks like Soapstone carving and from the 2nd half of the 20th century. |
Subject:Re: Sage statute (serpentine, jade..?)
Posted By: Elena Thu, Oct 15, 2020 Thank you very match for your response. Appreciate |
Subject:Re: Sage statute (serpentine, jade..?)
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Sat, Oct 17, 2020 I agree with Mark, but to be very sure, use a strong needle. Push it underneath into any spot.If it goes easy into the stone,like going in 2 or 3 mm, then indeed it is soapstone, if not, using enough pressure to make a 3-4 mm scratch. Look at that scratch, if it is black or white, let us know. . |
Subject:Re: Sage statute (serpentine, jade..?)
Posted By: Elena Sun, Oct 18, 2020 Thank you. I will try |
Subject:Re: Sage statute (serpentine, jade..?)
Posted By: Elena Wed, Oct 21, 2020 It looks like soapstone or steatite. More pictures attached |
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