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Jussi M. · 11th June 2009, 06:17 AM

Very good observations gentlemen,

I agree on that the finish does not necessarily match that seen on most Japanese artifacts. It is too detailed for that as the Japanese work tends to be more smooth and "graphic" for a lack of a better word.

If I would have to guess I would guess that it is Russian sculpture with Japanese influences. Dont have anything to back this up but the geography - Finland has 1300 km borderline with Russia - raises the odds considerably. Might be German too as Alan suggested. I simply dont know

J

11th June 2009, 06:17 AM	#7
Jussi M. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 235	Very good observations gentlemen, I agree on that the finish does not necessarily match that seen on most Japanese artifacts. It is too detailed for that as the Japanese work tends to be more smooth and "graphic" for a lack of a better word. If I would have to guess I would guess that it is Russian sculpture with Japanese influences. Dont have anything to back this up but the geography - Finland has 1300 km borderline with Russia - raises the odds considerably. Might be German too as Alan suggested. I simply dont know J