AVOID CHINESE MADE FAKE JAPANESE SWORD AT ALL COST The simplest motivation for not getting caught in the trade of "Chinese-made fake Japanese swords" is to understand the simple fact that Japanese swordsmen...
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAJOLICA A Collector's Guide to Authentication Spotting Reproductions and Fakes What it is, what it isn't, where it came from, and how to recognize it. Where it came from: Majolica...
Please pay careful attention to my guide ratings! You'll notice the number of unhappy sellers that are attempting to trash my ratings because the information contained here calls attention to their shady...
As long time collectors of Asian art, we have purchased many authentic and truly remarkable Chinese antiques on eBay. You can too. But fair warning - you need to really understand how this fraud riddled...
Please pay careful attention to my guide ratings! You'll notice the number of unhappy sellers that are attempting to trash my ratings because the information contained here calls attention to their shady...
Collecting Chinese snuff bottles likely began in the late 17th century when the first powdered tobacco afficionado in the Imperial Court collected a few small snuff containers and noticed how intriguing they...
During the last few years a number of fellow Ebayers asked that I write something about selling and buying Asian porcelains on Ebay. How do you tell a fake from an original? Is the most asked question. Knowing...
How to Buy Ancient Art An insider's guide written by Bob Dodge, owner/partner Artemis Gallery Ancient World Art So you think you want to collect ancient art? Some chemical in your brain has triggered this...
All types of Japanese military swords are currently being reproduced and/or faked. These include;Shin-gunto, NCO Shin-gunto, Kai-gunto, Kyu-gunto, Officers Parade sabers and Police sabers. These reproductions...
ARTIFACTS, ANTIQUITIES, ANCIENT ANTIQUES There are many fakes in the market place, where even genuine items are sometimes banned due to new laws Ancient Artifacts, especially Ushabti's supposedly from Egypt,...