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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Unique Incense Burner..I need more information

« on: July 28, 2015, 09:47:43 pm »

Well, obviously I shouldn't ask anything regarding the value of the item so quickly, but maybe someone can further help me with some other concerns here. I was thinking it is indeed the cast bronze, but then I decided to take a small magnet, and the Ravana figure seems to have a very small attraction to the magnet in areas. I have researched and researched, and I don't know how to tell if its really just cast iron or what. It looks so similar to the Ravana image in the link that was given by the previous poster. That description on the rare antique site says its "Cast Bronze".  The bottom does have a few screws which does pick up the magnet strongly, but as far as anything else its kind of strange. Can anyone help me with this? How do I know if this is an original or just some reproduction??

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Unique Incense Burner..I need more information

« on: July 24, 2015, 05:06:21 pm »

This is an Indian tribal bronze of Ravana, 20th century. Look here for comparison: http://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/2636.html
Mat

I really appreciate the reply and link. I am very happy to see the comparison. I am interested in finding out the value of the item. I am currently searching online, but getting frustrated. What is the best way to determine the value?

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Unique Incense Burner..I need more information

« on: July 24, 2015, 01:28:25 pm »

More Photos:

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Antique Questions Forum / Unique Incense Burner..I need more information

« on: July 24, 2015, 01:09:06 pm »

I purchase this incense burner from local flea market. It seems to be cast iron..very heavy. I don't know anything else about it, but can't seem to find one like it anywhere online. I have tried to add photos or links to the photos. Hopefully they will work. Can anyone help me? Thanks