In the last year Ive researched rhino horn extensivly to help my studies & Ive seen many pieces & spoken to & studied the works of true experts of horn cups , bowls etc.& examined numerous samples of many horn types both by buying for study raw horns & studying other peoples collections as well as my own..
Lots of animals can sometimes provide heavily fiberous &/or translucent horn including, cow, goat ,buffalo & various antelopes.
I see them sold as rhino all the time by many antique arms dealers.
The point Louie makes is the definative one regarding the "dots", Rhino horn end grain has a texture that resembles orange peel.
Evrything else that hasnt that feature isnt rhino horn.
Spiral
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