#How to distinguish original Egyptian antiques from counterfeits in 2026?(7 signs that are never wrong)

Every day hundreds of tourists fall victim to “Pharaonic” statues made in China or from dyed gypsum.
Here are 7 secret signs that only craftsmen know so you can buy with complete confidence:

1. Weight and cold
The original is very heavy and cool even in the summer sun.The fake is light and has a normal temperature.

2. The sound when knocking lightly
Gently strike with your fingernail: deep sound = natural stone |Hollow sound = fake.

3. The smell
The original has a slight oil or carving wax scent.Fake ones either have no smell or smell of chemicals.

4. The finer details
The fingers, nails and whiskers in the original are not 100% perfect as they are hand-sculpted.

5. Pedestal
The original has a slightly irregular base, the fake is completely smooth.

6. Traces of sculpting tools
Look for light lines from the hand drill – definitive evidence of manual labor.

7. Suspicious price
Anubis statue 40 cm for only 25 euros?Run away immediately!

Where to buy safely in Egypt?
- Qurna village workshops (west of Luxor)
- Khan Al Khalili approved stores
- GiftEgypt → Free delivery to all hotels and apartments in Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh

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Have you fallen into the trap of a fake antique before?Write to us about your experience, and will you try the Pharaonic travel pillow as a gift this time?✈️