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Subject:Small metal statue
Posted By: Tony Tue, Dec 27, 2022 IP: 2603:8000:cd00:404:1

Dear friends,
It is a tiny (2.8") common household metal (non-metallic) statue. Would love to know whether it is primitively made or masqueraded to look old, and of who and which culture?
Very much appreciated the help!
Tony







Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Tony Wed, Dec 28, 2022

I meant β€œnon-magnetic”
Also, I thought that it is interesting to share this finding on the Chinese earliest images of bronze Buddha statues
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202112/11/WS61b3e24ca310cdd39bc7ab4f.html

Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Tony Thu, Dec 29, 2022

… and might have been gold-gilt at some point ?







Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Ernest Wilhelm Thu, Dec 29, 2022

Whatever it is, it is not art,and not old. From the pictures one does not get any info.
Ernest

Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Tony Sat, Dec 31, 2022

Thanks very much again for your time and kind help Ernest πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
(Also, the last 3 photos meant to show the observed remaining shiny (gilt?) spots)
Happy New Year 2023 everyone β€οΈπŸŽ‰πŸ’«

Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Mike Wed, Jan 04, 2023

This is Indonesian. Its the top for a small kettle like vessel, I've seen several of these over the years. I'm not sure about the age.

Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Tony Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Thanks so very much for your time, kind help, and the info Mike πŸ™πŸ˜ŠπŸ™
Was about to give it up … and with your info, it might seem to be depiction of one of the deity/goddess (?) with 4 arms 😊





Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Mike Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Forgot to mention - the deity is probably Shiva

Subject:Re: Small metal statue
Posted By: Tony W. Sun, Jan 15, 2023

Thanks so very much again for your time and effort to help Mike πŸ™πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

Tony


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