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Re: Re: Old writing- Asian? Greek?

Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: Sep 21, 2011 (03:30 AM)

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Sloppy carving of the zhuanshu characters and the apparent presence of lacquer on the piece are clues for me. Also the tusk is plugged here at the base with a piece that lacks matching circular grain, whereas most good carvers try to mask the presence of such plugs.

Best regards,

Bill H.

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