Authenticity Guarantee We stand behind the authenticity of this artifact with our comprehensive testing process The following tests and examinations were performed on this artifact: 1. Visual examination 2. Tactile examination 3. 2000x Microscopic examination 4. Traditional acoustic test 5. Ultraviolet light examination 6. Paint origination point test 7. Manganese Dioxide reactivity test 8. Moisture absorption test 9. Similarity to known artifacts study Conservation and Preservation 1. Cleaned with sterilized distilled water 2. Calcium deposits carefully removed when possible 3. Preserved with museum grade micro polymer wax Certificate of Authenticity A signed and transferable Certificate of Authenticity is included with your purchase Return Policy We offer a 30 day no questions asked return policy with free return shipping. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back This item is legal to sell under all federal, state, and international laws, treaties, and conventions. About the Seller I have been buying and selling rare coins and ancient artifacts since 1999. I am a small business with one employee. I will never ever retire. I love what I do and do what I love. Life is good :) About Arte Primitivo Many of the artifacts we sell are from Arte Primitivo at the Howard S Rose Gallery located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. This is the most prestigious gallery of ancient artifacts in the United States. Artifacts sold by Arte Primitivo are the most sought after in the world. They are instantly recognized and respected by antiquities dealers and collectors alike as being the best of the best. Any item sold thru Arte Primitivo instantly increases in value due to the expertise of their staff at identifying and authenticating artifacts. They are the go to experts when it comes to ancient art.