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Recent Activity166 of 588I love elephants, and this strange piece came my wayOld Basalt Elephant figure in high relief
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    Posted 6 years ago

    Sharminf
    (7 items)

    Seeking help on finding what this is made of - or where it could be from. When I purchased, I thought it was ebony, as it feels like wood, is strong and solid. Then I realized the legs and trunk seem hollow (though the body seems solid). Mark has one similar posted and thought it could be basalt. Other things I find, but no examples with this much carving, are black brass, lacquered brass, and black bronze. The only hint on mine are two scratches on the leg as shown in one photo, but still cannot tell. The tusks are missing, but looking in the holes gives no clues. Any tips on how to test without damaging? This elephant is 5 inches tall and weighs 1 pound 5 ounces. Thanks!

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    1. Kutchi Kutchi, 5 years ago
      I have the same elephant slightly different carving and someone pulled the tasks out by force this mystery now is more interesting
    2. Lata Lata, 5 years ago
      Marfinite maybe

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