Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

When can a collector comfortably accept that a beautiful ancient object truly is as promised? A collector can accept an expert's opinion when that opinion is supported by hard science, the kind of hard science that is the mainstay of TK Asian Antiquities, true archaeometrists. Rigorous testing at TK and o site specialists can provide as much assurance as is currently possible. Relieved of that concern, a collector can appreciate an object of art for all it represents, its beauty, artistry, history, value and cultural signi cance. Authenticated Objects T his exquisite pair of gold kolti (coronet pendants) with garnet inlays underwent extensive art history research to nd comparables, a surface examination, tool markings and construction examinations, radiographic study, mineralogical and physical properties identi cation throughX-ray uorescence, metallurgical analysis, andUranium, orium-Helium dating. e ndings substantiated unequivocally their authenticity with an attribution dating to the 3rd–5th centuries CE. 2 9 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I