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Also known as the Silverbell artifacts or Tucson Lead Crosses, the collective Tucson artifacts are comprised of 31 lead objects found by a certain Charles E. Manier and his family near Picture Rocks, Arizona in 1924. There have been countless debates on the authenticity of these religious objects, with the current, dominant view being that they are fake, explains New York-based ancient art and artifact gallery Sadigh Gallery. Image source: ancient-origins.net Image source: theepochtimes.com For one, it proved immensely improbable that the various lead objects (which include swords, crosses, and an assortment of religious paraphernalia) were brought to the United States by Mediterranean travelers (believed by Manier to be a Roman Judeo-Christian colony) who had crossed the Atlantic during the first century. The artifacts themselves have either Latin or Hebrew inscriptions engraved onto them, including angels, temples, and even a dinosaur on one sword blade. The objec...

In 2011, a single coin was sold for over half a million dollars. The coin was a mint condition Ides of March Denarius, one of the most sought after ancient coins with tremendous historical value. This is the holy grail among collectors of ancient coins. According to antique experts at Sadigh Gallery, the story behind the production of the coin adds to its value today. Image source: coinworld.com Image source: antiquanova.com The Ides of March is a day in the Roman calendar, March 15. This day was a deadline romans set for debt settlement as well as other religious beliefs. It was also the day of Julius Caesar’s assassination at the hands of his senate led by Marcus Junius Brutus. Julius Caesar was famous for becoming an emperor after refusing to relinquish the powers vested on him by the state during times of war. He was also the first emperor to put his face on the coins instead of gods or deities. Two years after the assassination of Julius Caesar, Brutus i...

First off, remember that a forgery is a work that’s deliberately meant to deceive. A fake means a copy or replica, circulated on the market and aimed at scamming people. Many art experts will say that most fake paintings may be the result of old masters having workshops of assistants and apprentices who helped them finish a particular work. Or followers who purposely mimic their style, explains ancient art gallery Sadigh Gallery. Image source: mentalfloss.com Image source: artworkarchive.com One of the most faked or mimicked of the old masters is Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh . It’s unfortunate that Van Gogh never received any acclaim nor achieved fame in his life, his work only lauded after his demise. Nevertheless, after the value of Van Gogh’s works skyrockets, fakes began appearing everywhere. Example are the forgeries done by art patron Paul Gauchet. Another is Amedeo Modigliani . The Italian artist’s work is so regularly faked that art experts would say ...

Sadigh Gallery believes that learning about human history need not be boring. There are countless periods in human existence that are filled with intrigue and mystery. What’s more is that authors everywhere have incorporated many of these legends from the significant eras of history into their stories. Indeed, learning can be fun. In line with that, Sadigh Gallery believes it’s time for a fun-filled look back at some of the most important ancient artifacts spotlighted in the wildly popular Indiana Jones film franchise. Image source: io9.gizmodo.com Image source: mashable.com The Ark of the Covenant Featured in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the Ark of the Covenant is where the Ten Commandments are housed. The two tablets (and a rumored third) were placed inside the Ark during the Exodus to the Promised Land. In the movie, the Nazis go after it in an effort to win the war. But of course, professor, archeologist, and adventurer Indiana Jones is there to thwart thei...

While it lacked political or ethnic cohesiveness, Canaan’s inhabitants throughout the region had cultural similarities that reflected in archeological remains and the body of Canaanite literature, art, and artifacts known today. Literary sources largely provide what is known today about Canaan’s history and culture, and they pair well with what archeology has so far uncovered about Canaan, according to the New-York based family-owned Sadigh Gallery. Image source: FactsandDetails.com Image source: TimesofIsrael.com  Canaanite art, artifact, and objects maintain an identity derived from different cultures, such as the Mycenaean, Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures. A stark symbol of the Canaan life – characterized by rural towns and farms – was a form of hoe, which helped the Canaanites break up soil to prepare for sowing. Thus, a number of ancient digging tools from the area can be dated to the Late Bronze or Early Iron Age, or around 1200 BC. Canaan art obje...

Image source: ancientresource.com At the height of its power, the Roman Empire covered much of West Asia, approximately a fourth of Europe, and the entire northern coastal area of Africa. The vastness of its territory meant that society today has been gifted with countless ancient artifacts and ancient arts from the Empire scattered across the world. An example of the artifacts is the Roman oil lamp, which Sadigh Gallery has plenty of. Almost every Roman then possessed an oil lamp because it was their primary source of light during the night. Oil lamps were said to be one of the most common items that can be seen in households during the ancient times. While several materials can be used for creating ancient oil lamps, the Roman versions were usually made of ceramic, particularly gypsum or plaster. This allowed for ornamentation of the lamp to the liking of its creator. The Romans were quite fond of divinity, art, and nature, themes that were apparent in the design of t...

One of the greatest contributions of the ancient Chinese to world civilization is their development of porcelain. While there were vessels similar to porcelain during the Shang dynasty, the material only became widely used in the nation during the Eastern Han dynasty. The porcelain industry continued to flourish during the period of the Three Kingdoms and the Tang dynasty. Those who want to have their own porcelain vessel from this time period can take a look at Sadigh Gallery’s wide collection of ancient artifacts. Image source: Wikimedia.org Chinese porcelain is known for having a delicate and smooth surface that’s almost eggshell-like. Compared to earthenware and stoneware, porcelain production is tedious. Its unique form has made it the most renowned kind of pottery, a popular option for tableware, vessels, and decoration. As the art of drinking became popular during the Tang dynasty, people used porcelain cups and pots to serve their drinks and impress their guests. ...