@komokwa I noticed that too. The painting appears to have a fuller, new term to me! Thank you. I forgot to hit quote. Would this blade have a...
Thank you for your thoughts <3 I loved my Dad so much. I don't so much want to make it real (obviously it would be nice). I want to know,...
I am about to make an email to the MIT lead. I think out of all of them, that is the best start.
thank you. THANK YOU. I vastly appreciate your guidance. Every doubt someone as thrown at me I have taken on. I wouldn't still be seeking if...
Dang bro I apricate the time and effort in your response. You are absolutely correct, I have been trying so hard to find a place to produce a XRF...
I am in contact with a ISA certified appraiser awaiting him to start this case, more or less. I have talked to many experts and the resounding...
I have customs paperwork, a bunch, showing the items were shipped by Ahmad. My Dad was no fool so I believe he did his due diligence and had a...
Understood. I was worried then you are correct I had forgot that I posted about that. It was not looted, that we know of. My Dad never left the...
it would not be "illegally". Time lost treasure, no one would own it. But nice "expert" opinion... sheesh man. Just ban me from here cause good lord.
I am sorry. I'm not trying to insult anyone.. Truly. I cant stop attempting to get to the bottom of this. I would be irresponsible, especially...
That golden sword is so unbelievably fake it's not even funny. Who tf besides the most selfish of persians, or decoration, would have a solid gold...
experts CANNOT authenticate online. Period. I appriciate all inputs but you just don't quite understand how stubborn I am. I have many, many...
Truly you're beautiful. I could not find who the artist was. Maybe he has some insight. Thanks!!!
It's a lead, its a uncanny likeness, which is a lead. And leads are things, motivation, to keep seeking :dead:
NC, USA. Found in Afghanistan, shipped from bangcock
Acetone has no effect. There are 3 clear layers of patina, including red.... that plus the pitting.... this is either real or S tier antiqued
ive done a lot of research since reddit, purchased a microscope. After that.... well the patina is not fake. The pitting in the metal.. hard for...
The met and Christie's have turned me away a few times. Christie's because it's not authenticated and doesn't "fit in a category", met unless I'm...
@komokwa Not that I'm trying to open this bag a worms again... but finding that painting kind of does in my opinion.
It has been a while since I posted on here about my swords. Life has been challenging, but so has research on my items. I'm just going to drop 3...
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