The seller is up in arms about questions of its authenticity...
regards Cameron
--- In Ancientartifacts@yahoogroups.com, "David K." <romulus2x@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Cameron,
>
> The lamp is roughly based on real lamps of the 1st - early 2nd
> century AD but neither the detailing nor the fabric is convincing.
> The execution of the facial details is not period, the filling-hole
> is too small and the colour of the fabric (at least as it looks in
> the digital image) does not correspond with its expected origin
> (typically Italy or Egypt).
>
> The lamp reminds me of modern reproductions made in Italy and I
> strongly suspect that is the origin of this item.
>
> As much as you "would love to be wrong" I'm afraid it looks as if you
> are right!
>
> David K.
>
>
>
> --- In Ancientartifacts@yahoogroups.com, "cerberuscoins"
> <templecenturion@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi folks
> >
> > Can anyone assist me with this?
> >
> > Regards
> > Cameron
> >
> > --- In Ancientartifacts@yahoogroups.com, "cerberuscoins"
> > <templecenturion@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All
> > >
> > > A freind of nine has bought this. I told him its a fake for
> obvious
> > > reasons. I would love to be wrong and appreciate your time
> telling me
> > > either way
> > >
> > > http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310031328080
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Cameron Day
> > >
> >
>
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