Not sure how to describe these asian figures?

[dumpsterdiver]

If someone can tell me what the material is called. Feels like some kind of stone. I'm trying to list them on ebay but I really can't find any for reference because I am terrible with asian things.

Thanks

 

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[Beans]

Maybe resin. Vintage Resin Small Figurine Chinese Wealth Old Man Deer | eBay

 

[dumpsterdiver]

Maybe resin. Vintage Resin Small Figurine Chinese Wealth Old Man Deer | eBay

That looks about right. I think I am going to give up on all things asian soon. On the off chance I find something and there is not 1000 listed already I don't know how to describe it.

 

[mojjax]

They look like imitation Netsuke

 

[dumpsterdiver]

I guess I should clear up my first post. I'm pretty sure its resin but its feels heavier than expected. The box was glass so I figured it at least had some decent age to it.

Just read up about Netsuke that was pretty interesting. I don't think imitation netsuke is a strong selling point. I also learned that if they were in some weird sex position they would probably be worth a lot more.

 

[Lost&Found]

Netsuke would be carved Ivory or Boxwood and Japanese in origin. Your collection looks Chinese to me and might be a representation of the 8 Immortals.

Eight Immortals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[dumpsterdiver]

Thanks, I believe those are the 8 Immortals I was looking for. Interesting bunch of guys.

 

[huntsman53]

You may want to test the Figurines to see if they are Ivory. If they were made from Ivory, then they are likely very valuable!

3 Ways to Tell Ivory from Bone - wikiHow

http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Tell...r-Not-Includes-Pics-/10000000010311348/g.html

http://www.ebay.com/gds/Real-Ivory-vs-Bone-or-Resin-Synthetic-Products-/10000000001279117/g.html


Frank