I feel that both are obviously fake | |||||
Re: Ancient or fakes? -- faqrun | Post Reply | Edit | Forum | Where am I? |
#1. They should be "rolled pads." This means there should be visible seams.
The top one is hot pinched...and I cannot see the hole in the bottom one.
#2. The harlequin pattern is more even and attractive in ancient Roman mosaic glass.
#3. To me, they appear to be acid etched; the patina looks artificial to me.