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September 22nd, 2008 
Angie Figurine Netsuke
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Netsuke, Familiar and Unfamiliar: New Principles for Collecting $36.50 This volume presents endless varieties of netsuke systematically categorized to serve as a principle guide for netsuke collectors…. |
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Netsuke $22.00 Netsuke, the carved toggles used to fasten a small container to a kimono sash, made from ivory, wood, porcelain,and more, are among the most popular Asian antiques. Over 970 vivid images of netsuke are shown, representing Japanese life, customs, religion, professions, art, history, and legends. The netsukes are organized by subject, allowing readers to rapidly find those that interest them most. T… |
Can you tell real Ivory when you see it?
I have some Netsuke Figurines, that I think are made of Ivory, but recently some people have told me that they think they are just Plastic. Do you know how to tell the difference? Respond to my add and I can email you a picture of them and maybe that can help. I was interested in selling my figurines, but I dont know what they are worth. Can you help me out with this?
Hi. According to this article: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Tell-Fake-Ivory-From-Real&id=1025288, it can be hard to tell the difference from looking. But the article describes what sounds like a simple “hot needle” test that you can do to determine if it is plastic (or resin) or real ivory.
If they do test as real ivory, I’m afraid I have no idea what they are worth. Maybe you can find some similar ones on sale online? I’ve also heard people mention this site where you pay a small fee and supposedly an expert tells you what your item is worth: http://www.wiw2u.com/. But I don’t know how reputable they are.
Good luck to you.
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VINTAGE NETSUKE FIGURINE–SMALL–SITTING BUDDHA–EXCL $137.47 |
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Lovely Wooden Boxwood Netsuke 3 monkey hand and hand figurine $0.35 |
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Wooden Boxwood Netsuke figurine vividly tiger $0.26 |
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Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine $0.35 |
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Japanese handicraft boxwood wood netsuke owl figurine $0.50 |
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Natural Untreated Hand Carved Jade Netsuke Lotus Bud Ornament Figurine $425.00 |
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Wood Stand For Figurine, Netsuke Carving Display WS0040 $11.00 |
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Wood Stand For Figurine, Netsuke Carving Display WS0027 $12.00 |
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Wood Stand For Figurine, Netsuke Carving Display WS0035 $20.00 |
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Hard Wood Stand For Figurine / Netsuke Display (WS0027) $12.00 |
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Wood Stand For Figurine, Netsuke Carving Display WS0011 $15.00 |
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Wood Stand For Figurine, Netsuke Carving Display WS0031 $11.00 |
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Antique Rare Chinese OX Bone Netsuke Hand Carved Figurine “mask maker” L@@K!!! $209.00 |
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