i think it is a roman glass bottle or vase.
2006-07-27 09:57:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Try a museum curator
2006-07-27 09:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by spiegy2000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Roman artifacts are much more common than people realize.
To be on the safe side though, try to do your own research at a library and on the net. This way, if it is worth a pretty penny, then you don't have to worry about having someone tell you that it's worth little when they really want it for themselves.
Also, NEVER leave it with someone who wishes to 'research it further'. This can give them the opportunity to switch it for a fake or something else.
There is so much info on this kind of thing out there now that your own research would be the best.
Antique road shows are fairly trustworthy for the most part.
2006-07-27 10:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by krazykritik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably go to a local museum, they will be able to tell you what is is, or find a historian on the net and send a picture of it via E mail, in this case it;s a shame this site doesn;t do piccies, somebody may have been able to help you, or try the Library you may be directed to specialist books on the subject
2006-07-27 10:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by manx girl Isle of Man. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the nearest large university...they have an archaeology department. Also, any university should have books on ancient pottery. If they don't, ask to see you if you can get some books on Inter-library loan from another school.
Also, the good folks at white's metal detectors have a forum with a "what is it?" thread that you can post and others will help you identify what you have.
2006-07-27 10:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by ashliekeylon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK you should seek out your local Finds Liasion Officer (FLO) working for the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS)administered by the British Museum.
He or she will probably be based at one or other of the local authority museums or heritage services. Google 'Portable Antiquities Scheme' and their web site gives contact details for your local area.
2006-07-27 11:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by lowestoft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, lucky, i love the romans!!!
go to a museum near you, and ask to see someone who specializes in identifying artifacts. if not you could always try a university or something. good luck!
2006-07-27 10:12:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local museum is a good place to try. Otherwise, try your local university ... e.g., dept. of archeology - most members of staff will probably be more than happy to help --- academics usually like it when people have an interest in their field. (Don't try the busy profs. though --- they're less likely to have time.)
2006-07-27 10:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by dogretir 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Museum or Archeology Society. Your local library would be able to help you with finding contact details :-)
2006-07-31 03:00:30 · answer #8 · answered by fojo81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the local museum or library
2006-07-27 10:05:55 · answer #9 · answered by Chikpea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 19:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋