Can you identify this whale?
May 10, 2017 7:39 AM Subscribe
I bought this tiny whale at an antique fair and would like to identify the maker.
The seller said a name but I didn't catch it. She also put the price on the bottom in black ink and I can't see any markings (but there is a a small hole - it is a hollow piece.) I don't have the name of the seller or I would ask her.
Does this look familiar to anyone? Thanks!
The seller said a name but I didn't catch it. She also put the price on the bottom in black ink and I can't see any markings (but there is a a small hole - it is a hollow piece.) I don't have the name of the seller or I would ask her.
Does this look familiar to anyone? Thanks!
It looks like a hashioki (chopstick rest) design. You might want to do a search under that type of image. They are often tiny animals or vegetables and such.
posted by effluvia at 10:21 AM on May 10, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by effluvia at 10:21 AM on May 10, 2017 [3 favorites]
Possibly made be Hagen-Renaker - they are well known for porcelain minatures. Haven't been able to locate that particular whale, though.
posted by jenny76 at 7:23 AM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by jenny76 at 7:23 AM on May 11, 2017 [1 favorite]
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