Antiques represent the true art and history of a place. We have heard of vanished civilizations. However, its identity is preserved by the antiquities that we find today. That is the reason why antiques are priceless. An antique collector is most likely interested in the history and ancient art of certain places. Antiques can come in different forms such as old sculptures, paintings, coins, decoration pieces, furniture and many more.

When talking about the ancient statues, they can be classified according to the age and style of the statue. The question may arise, how to identify ancient statues? The following tips can help you determine the real ancient statues.

• An ancient statue does not have sharp points. Due to the friction during handling for so many years, the end parts of the statue are rubbed together and the carvings may look discolored. Some parts of the statues are even shiny.

• Another factor is age. The artwork and designs on the statue are the most useful indicators of the age and origin of the statue. There seems to be a certain style and design that represents the era in which the statue is made. For example, the simple body with less carving is a more prominent design of the 17th century than the complex carved designs of the 19th century. Also studying the materials used to make statues such as brass, copper or bronze can help identify the age.

• Also, knowing where the statue was made or originated helps to identify the age of the statue. Similarly, trying to find out the artist or maker who made the statue will greatly improve our knowledge of the age and era of the statue.

• Taking pictures of the statue in the questions can do the trick and help you analyze it. Therefore, take pictures of the statue from different angles, including the carvings, curves, signs, or seals on the statue. Analyzing through images will help a lot in the investigation.

• Certain tools can also be useful for studying antiques such as magnifying glasses, Blacklight, digital cameras, GPS navigation devices. These tools will simplify the identification of the ancient statue.

• A museum can be a very good source for studying antiquities. There you can find similar art and designs to compare and tell the age of a statue. As an art and design widely used in statue making in the 17th century. You can view the statue reference in the museum to verify the age and its corresponding art and designs.

• And lastly, enlisting the help of an antiques expert can go a long way in identifying the age, value and legitimacy of the antique in question.