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Burmese Ivory Figures

By Cward, 20 October, 2012
Description

Two Ivory figures from Rangoon Burma. Ivory on a teak base. Base has ivory plate on back stating

The Sun Company

15 &  90 Scott Market

Rangoon

These figures were brought back from Burma by my grandparents in 1953. They are 10" tall counting the teak base. 8.5" Ivory part only. They are very heavy and do not feel hollow. 

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Ivory name plate on back
The Sun Company 15 & 90 Scott Market Rangoon
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
10" with teak base. 8.5" Ivory
Date Period
Purchased by my grandmother in appx 1952 in Rangoon Burma
Weight
Appx 18-20 ounces
History
My grandparents and mother moved to Rangoon Burma in 1952. My grandfather worked for the US Agriculture department and was sent over there to teach the Burmese how to better irrigate and grow better crops. I do have a receipt for figures they brought back.
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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nekonook

12 years 8 months ago

Re: Burmese Ivory Figures

There are several  types of ivory, elephant, walrus, and mammoth ivory, then you have carved bone as well.  It is impossible to say what you have unless you can take them to a jeweler or Asian expert, to test them or look at the grain under a high resolution microscope.  Many items marketted as Ivory, weren't, so its best to rely on the experts.  If they are ivory, they are a nice size and at auction would start at $500 each and go up from there depending on the crowd.  If bone, far less.

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