That is always the problem with fake patina, sand or not. I was educated by a dealer who started in the 40's. He said the reason the market in the...
I remember this as well. I was in the "natural" camp. Any single find can have some weird chemistry going on over 1700 years. I never considered...
I have seen many pictures of "red sand" patina coming out of the ground that way. So I in no way doubt it can happen naturally. Having said...
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