Button ID?

[John 'n' W.Va]

Looks like an Egyptian or Chinese scholar on the front.

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I have no idea on age or what kind of button? Back view.

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[Anonymous]

One piece button of the mid 1800s. Egyptian motif's were popular.
Cool find,
David@Dixie

 

[John 'n' W.Va]

n/t

 

[Anonymous]

but I'm glad to give an opinion.