The author offers tips to potential buyers on authenticating ancient Chinese bronzes with illustrated examples of fake and authentic bronze objects from various periods. Please see all photos: the contents gives an idea of the merits and limitations of different methods of authentication. Please note: Allen discusses only ancient bronzes, and bronzes from the later Ming and Ching dynasties are not covered. Please be sure to follow or visit my store often for more books on Asian art and antiquities to be added weekly. Thank you.