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

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Posted 9 years ago

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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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!
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...
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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