Dating Metals?

Michael Blalock · 19th September 2005, 03:23 AM

I was thinking along the lines of 2000 years old vs 100 years old. I have a South Arabian bronze sculpture that must be 1500+ years old which i am certain is not a fake.
I would think this situation comes up often with bronze swords that may be ancient vs. fake. Especially with all the replica bronze swords from china on eBay. I take it from the answers that they only way to make an educated guess is to have someone with lots of experience examine the bronze and compare the condition of the metal to known pieces.

19th September 2005, 03:23 AM	#5
Michael Blalock Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dc Posts: 271	I was thinking along the lines of 2000 years old vs 100 years old. I have a South Arabian bronze sculpture that must be 1500+ years old which i am certain is not a fake. I would think this situation comes up often with bronze swords that may be ancient vs. fake. Especially with all the replica bronze swords from china on eBay. I take it from the answers that they only way to make an educated guess is to have someone with lots of experience examine the bronze and compare the condition of the metal to known pieces.