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According to the owner, this is an authentic Qin
Terra Cotta Warrior Head with proof of a lab report. This is a "run away" piece left China many years ago. What's the estimated value on
this piece? Any input would be appreciated.

May I ask?

1)how long is the neck?

2)over 2000 yrs under the ground, why this terracotta has no visible signs of age? there is no evidence from ancient firing process as well as traces left by the earth which offer the surest and simplest means of establishing authenticity.


3)I was told that they made holes for the eye sockets and then stuffed the eye balls inside the head, your piece look like the eyes were engraved? pls look inside the head.

4)What is the proof of lab report, pectroscopic analysis of the encrustations, carbonized mould fungi, Thermoluminescence authenticity testing?

With all due respects.

Anita Mui

Hello,

This is a fake, it is very clear when you compare with authentic ones posted by Anita, first the carving style is very different from the real ones (the face and the hair style), then if you look closely, old ones should show reparations, small cracks and traces of pigments.

Regards,

Pipane
Pipane Asian Art Gallery

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