horn-shaped stone carving
It is a horn-shaped stone carving circa 38 cm long. The carving is on the one side and it represents what seems to be fish and fishermen. I am not sure of the material
I got it from an antique sales market but they couldn't tell me anything on its origin
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Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a piece of cast resin in the shape of a carved ivory tusk. The chinese or italian forgers usually added some marble powder to the resin to add some weight. There are several open air bubbles from the cast, this is a clear indication. Ivory is a very hard and dense material and would show so called Schreger lines. Unfortunately this cast tusk has a decorative value only.
You´re welcome. Try to avoid patinated items. Save money by asking before you buy.
It doesn't seem like ivory but it is very heavy and I thought it was a stone carving. Anyway, thank you for your reply