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looking at the mark it looks to me as hes holding a snake ? the bowl hasnot got a flat base it round , its quite heavy , when i found the bowl it was black ,like in side, the rim of the bowl has been riveted on

thanks for all your help and a happy new year

thanks for your quick reply, hear are more phots , hope this helps http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii179/steveshaz/SS850736.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii179/steveshaz/SS850737.jpg http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii179/steveshaz/SS850738.jpg

hi the bowl is 8" round and has animals all around very deep carving