Ethiopian Shield #1

Martin Lubojacky · 1st October 2008, 02:40 PM

It may be a copy, but I would´t be so sure from this pictures. Black and smooth surface is normal in this cases, Ethiopian traders apply black polish even on old original patina, big bulbs use to be placed regularly - too...one should heve it in hands to decide. What is really a little bit strange and may speak for a copy is very sharp radius at the roots of bulbs and a bit wavy rim
Martin

Luc LEFEBVRE · 1st October 2008, 04:22 PM

I think these pics can help to make the difference.
Luc

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Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	I think these pics can help to make the difference. Luc Attached Images

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Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	It may be a copy, but I would´t be so sure from this pictures. Black and smooth surface is normal in this cases, Ethiopian traders apply black polish even on old original patina, big bulbs use to be placed regularly - too...one should heve it in hands to decide. What is really a little bit strange and may speak for a copy is very sharp radius at the roots of bulbs and a bit wavy rim Martin