Luristan Sword

TVV · 1st November 2005, 12:21 AM

From my archeologist friends I know that carbon dating applies only to organic matter. Non-organic, such as bronze, will need a different method. However, if you can afford to pay for a special lab analysis of an ancient bronze weapon, you probably would not need to look at eBay at all, as you would be buying only from reputable dealers. Actually, as far as ancient weapons go, I personally stay away from the eBay ones. Just my thoughts.

Battara · 1st November 2005, 06:32 AM

The problem with the Luristan or any bronze artifact is the style and patina that anyone who knows what they are doing can fake. Legitimate restorers try to repatinate bronzes that have been damaged and this protects the piece. With ancient bronzes, one can only patinate so much and then it is no different at first glance than one done 3000 years ago.

1st November 2005, 12:21 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,664	From my archeologist friends I know that carbon dating applies only to organic matter. Non-organic, such as bronze, will need a different method. However, if you can afford to pay for a special lab analysis of an ancient bronze weapon, you probably would not need to look at eBay at all, as you would be buying only from reputable dealers. Actually, as far as ancient weapons go, I personally stay away from the eBay ones. Just my thoughts.

1st November 2005, 06:32 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The problem with the Luristan or any bronze artifact is the style and patina that anyone who knows what they are doing can fake. Legitimate restorers try to repatinate bronzes that have been damaged and this protects the piece. With ancient bronzes, one can only patinate so much and then it is no different at first glance than one done 3000 years ago.