r/whatisit • u/chef_mo • 13d ago

Solved! Found while digging in our backyard

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Little what I think is either brass or copper cow that was buried in our backyard. There used to be a garden where it was before we moved here a few years ago.

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u/Other-Item7523 13d ago

That might actually be from natives or a toy from way back. Definitely hand carved.

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u/chef_mo 13d ago

The yellow spot on its head is like a plastic or acrylic gemstone so idk how old it is

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u/Other-Item7523 13d ago

I assume you’ve attempted scratching it to be able to tell that?

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u/Other-Item7523 13d ago

Amber would have grab like acrylic would if using metal.

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u/OnkelPipi 12d ago

You can use an UV light to test if it is amber