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ivory

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Buddha like figure?
« on: October 08, 2010, 01:46:50 pm »
Yeah, not too sure on where it's from, I think it's from thailand. The 2nd picture is of the base.

Any idea on  value? ;-)




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Re: Buddha like figure?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2010, 02:55:42 pm »
Anyone know anything on it?

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Re: Buddha like figure?
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2010, 03:47:48 pm »
Welcome to the forum , ivory .

Your item appears to be the Japanese God "Ebisu" (AKA - Kotoshironushi) .
He's commonly known as the God of fishermen , rice farmers (& more) .

One of the most popular & reproduced of the '7 Lucky Gods' of Japan , he's the only one of the 7 whose origin is exclusively from Japan .

He's usually depicted with a fishing pole in his raised hand , which yours seems to be missing .

Without really knowing the size & composition of your item , price just can't be speculated upon .

Thanks for posting your cool item !
" Methinks me the 'mental' in sentimental .... "

ivory

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Re: Buddha like figure?
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2010, 03:54:40 pm »
it's about 5" tall 1 1/2" diametre. It's a cute little thing, the fish in his hand makes me giggle everytime heehee.

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Re: Buddha like figure?
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2010, 03:57:36 pm »
just found a hole in his left hand where i believe the fishing rod would go.. ;-(

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Re: Buddha like figure?
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2010, 08:09:29 pm »
How come I only see half of a figure and what is with that unreadable yellow post?  It is like that Manfred Mann song...Blinded by the Light!