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Geisha Statue 26cm height, teak wood stand and glass case,circa 1880s

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    Posted 9 years ago

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    jsother
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    This is a Japanese Geisha Statue, possibly ivory, on teak wood stand with teak wood glass case. Statue height 26cm. case height 16 inch, width 7 inch. Marking on base bottom
    Been in our family since 1965, purchased in Japan.
    Previous appraisal said it is Japanese statue, Meiji period circa 1880.
    thats all I know. Can anyone tell what the marking is, age, date, origin,value?

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      Wow! This is a wonderful piece! Welcome on CW :-)

      If you already got an appraisal, you got some answers...

      I can tell it is actually ivory from the Schreger's lines that can be seen on pic#2!
      http://pocketdentistry.com/2-tusks-and-ivory/

      We don't give values on CW, you may try to contact a reputable auction house!

    2. jsother, 9 years ago
      Thank you Kyratango for the kind words,
      Do you know who or what appraiser might know the markings, age, date,etc.?
      I am not well versed in antiques and don't know where to start...
    3. kyratango kyratango, 9 years ago
      I'm French from France, so don't know American serious auction houses...
      Anyway, you can try Christie's, Bonham or Sotheby's free online forms on their site :-)

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