This is certainly an interesting piece, but I to have doubts as to its authenticity. It doesn't fit neatly into any recognizable category, and appears a fanciful amalgam of elements, e.g., the central cruciform comprised of stems (?), the ring and dot motif, and the fronds around the periphery. Similar band shapes are attested from the late medieval  centuries but genuine examples hardly qualify as Byzantine artifacts. Looks suspiciously like a Bulgaro-fake or similar ripoff.
Gaius

Hello there, purchased as a claimed metal detect find. Supposedly Roman. Can anyone give their opinions?

Thanks

Hi,
He seems to be doing quite well: who says crime doesn't pay?
See screenshots below.
Jerry

This guy can't even be bothered to find out what his fakes ae supposed to be! He just makes it all up.
See photos for more examples.

I just fell victim to antiquiti and found this forum after the fact     I am guessing this is a complete fake judging by his infamous track record....I went by his ebay reviews which are surprisingly positive.  I should have done my due diligence.

The only reason I thought this could be real is it is unlike any Ubaid figurine I have seen.  So it's not a replica of something existing.  He got me for $1000. I am hoping to return and file a complaint.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-ANCIENT-NEAR-EASTERN-UBAIDIAN-CULTURE-TERRACOTTA-LIZARDMAN-STATUE-/154355943564?nma=true&si=INKb3vtgsiC306u4NSoiGVwVLF4%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Is there any chance this could be real?  Or is that a pipe dream.  Thanks guys

Hello,

I dont know why you say "it is unlike any Ubaid figurine I have seen" as to my eyes it is either genuine or an excellent copy.
But what chance this outrageous seller of fakes would be selling a genuine one???!!
VERY unlikely I think.
I would never buy something like this without a thermoluminescence test. But Mr Davies isnot going to give you the opportunity to do this with an option to return it if it fails testing.
He will claim it is genuine of course. But he knows absolutely nothing about ancient artefacts!
This man should be investigated. The police should call on him. He has ripped off thousands and thousands of gullible eBayers.
Simon.