Sadigh Gallery

Family-owned business Sadigh Gallery features a comprehensive selection of authentic cultural artifacts, antiquities, ancient coins, and jewelry from different parts of the world. Through the years, archeologists have discovered intriguing sites that continue to puzzle even scientists like them. Image source: Unbelievable-facts.com Image source: Forbes.com Stonehenge The prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, is probably one of the world's most famous landmarks. There are many theories about the rock formation, such as it being a burial site or a place for healing. However, archeologists acknowledge that there is still a lot worth studying about the place's origins. The ring of standing stones, believed to be constructed around 3000 to 2000 BC, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is managed by English Heritage. The Great Pyramid of Giza A testament to the power of ancient Egyptian history, the Great Pyramid of Giza is part of the seven won...

Sadigh Gallery is a family-owned business that features a comprehensive selection of authentic cultural artifacts, antiquities, ancient coins, and jewelry. Ancient history enthusiasts and collectors will surely find a piece that sparks their interest in the gallery's full display. For this blog, the team features interesting finds from Ancient Rome. Image source: Telegraph.co.uk Image source: Sciencetimes.com Construction sites can become unexpected excavation sites for ancient artifacts. This has been the case in London and in Rome, where various pieces were discovered. In London's Financial District, construction workers found several pieces under the mud. According to the archeologists from the Museum of London, the haul consisted of coins, shoes, drains, writing tablets, and other charms from the mid-40's A.D. to 410 A.D. The pieces were believed to be from the time when the Romans established London. Thankfully, the relics were found to be in go...

Ancient artifacts and other historic memorabilia—as much as possible—are to be kept in their best shape. Doing this ensures that generations to come can have a good sense of the things of the past. Materials such as paper, textiles, metal, photographs, wood, and leather require proper care to keep their form. Image source: Wikimedia.org Image source: penn.museum “Do no harm” is the basic principle of conservation and preservation of ancient artifacts and historic memorabilia. Light is among the hazards identified by experts. According to them, too much light quickens the deterioration of textiles, printed or handwritten paper, photographs, and furniture. Historic objects made of such must be kept in places with no direct sunlight. In addition, historic items must be protected from excessive sunlight and fluorescent light, says Sadigh Gallery. Anything that is made of wood finds temperature as its worst enemy. Rapid temperature swings can harm rubber, ...

Ancient civilizations are proof of humanity’s capacity to change and evolve. In different parts of the world, these civilizations allowed culture, religion, science, and government to thrive. Sadigh Gallery in New York has an extensive display of ancient artifacts, artworks, and coins from different centuries and societies. Here's a list of some of the oldest civilizations. Image source: Telegraph.co.uk Image source: History.com Jiahu : Archeologists believed that the Jiahu civilization lived in present-day Henan in China from 7,000-5,700 BC. Even before the famous Chinese dynasties, the Jiahus were known for developing a writing system consisting of symbols. They also produced the earliest form of musical instrument and the oldest wine. Maya : The ancient Mayan civilization was located in what is now known as Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras. During their time, the Mayans developed their own system of writing, religion, science, and a...

A close eye on proper storage, conservation and display techniques, and careful handling is needed for the long-term preservation of ancient wooden artifacts. Those who keep wooden artifacts in good shape know that their prime task is not to harm historical pieces. Image source: Twitter.com Image source: internationaltimber.com Wood preservation is mostly similar to preserving other materials such as metal, rubber, and others. Historic wooden objects must be kept from excessive levels of light, particularly fluorescent light and sunlight. These kinds of light carry high amounts of ultraviolet radiation, the most harmful of all light forms. Sadigh Gallery recommends collectors to keep their antique pieces out of fluorescent light or direct sunlight. Extreme cold and hot temperatures damage wood and other materials. Wooden artifacts must be stored in areas with climate-control systems, and never in attics, basements, and sheds. Excessive humidity can encourage mo...

Living spaces often need design elements to make them look more pleasing or interesting. This is why some people hang posters of their favorite movies in their rooms, place family photos in the living room, or hang paintings on the wall to fill in the static area. And while not everyone can afford paintings made by great artists, art by local artists can easily make a wall more vibrant as well. Image source: inephos.com Image source: pepperfry.com According to art experts at Sadigh Gallery, homeowners need to know how to protect these paintings so that they last for a long time. Here are some tips on how to protect your paintings. The first thing you need to do when you bring a painting home is to know where to place it. If you hang the art on a wall, make sure that the painting will not be exposed to sunlight at any given part of the day. If this cannot be avoided due to the location of specific windows, simply put curtains to block the sunlight. You should ...

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...