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Richard Bott
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ECR at Macquarie University writing about fakes, forgeries, provenance, museums, and the antiquities trade
I remember that glass portrait well. I think I found one offered through a jeweller too...
August 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Worth noting that some reports suggest around 70% of seized 'antiquities' in that part of the world are now fakes. I'd be surprised if this is authentic. Almost an exact copy of the kylix. Bar one missing and another misplaced leaf, even the placement of the leaves and bunches of grapes match).
August 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Little late to the party, but could I be added too please?
November 22, 2024 at 11:37 AM
How far through his files have you gone? From memory he has photos of the papyri offered (including a number of forgeries) but not screenshots of the actual listings
November 21, 2024 at 9:12 AM