A Meaningful Guide to the Scientific Authentication of Asian Antiquities

Authors: IV Teller, Michael C. & Roy, Melanie. A.

Publisher: Tk Asian Antiquities, Bilingual Edition (English and Chinese)

Publication Date: (31 Jan. 2013)

Length: 225 Pages

ISBN-10 : ‎ 0988647605

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0988647602

Description: Within the 11 chapters of this Bilingual book, learn about some of the most notable methods for authenticating Asian antiquities. This guide offers a breakdown on how to identify the various components within antiques through their scientific tests. Ranging from Radiography and Thermolumeniascence to Lead 210 Analysis and X-ray Diffraction, this guide offers a comprehensive understanding of scientific authentication methods, with case studies attached to each method, detailing the steps and procedures involved.