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Old 28th May 2007, 09:55 PM   #6
Bill M
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Han Dynasty Ge. Provenance Anthony Allen.

In his marvelous book, "Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Bronzes"
he suggests that you buy some Chinese coins (cheap) and can have a good look at what the patina should be like.

http://www.selectbooks.com.sg/getTitle.cfm?SBNum=32688
(you can find it cheaper, about $80)
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