Thai Siam Ivory paper knife Buddhist

Ian · 15th December 2023, 03:42 AM

Gav, even less likely to be antler (another form of bone). Antlers have a very "spongy" interior as a result of their rapid growth. This is elephant ivory.

The marks are the result of oil from peoples hands and dirt. Gentle washing with soap and water would remove it (not that I recommend washing it).

I've owned a few of these and they all had ivory blades and hilts. This one is a very nice example.

15th December 2023, 03:42 AM	#13
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,167	Gav, even less likely to be antler (another form of bone). Antlers have a very "spongy" interior as a result of their rapid growth. This is elephant ivory. The marks are the result of oil from peoples hands and dirt. Gentle washing with soap and water would remove it (not that I recommend washing it). I've owned a few of these and they all had ivory blades and hilts. This one is a very nice example.