Any idea on this.. maybe Jambiya?

spiral · 9th August 2006, 12:55 AM

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

9th August 2006, 12:55 AM	#11
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	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