Gift. Need ID

[Jonzer]

Someone gave this to my friend. Was wanting opinions on authenticity and ID. He said it was found in the Starved Rock area of Illinois. Thanks.

 

[Jonzer]

The drill hole is tapered slightly from both sides.

 

[Tnmountains]

I do not know the pics are kinda fuzzy and I have not found anything like that. That does not mean it is not real though.

 

[rock]

Clear pics would help but it looks like a pebble pendant. Take your pics outside in the natural light it really helps and use the marco setting.

 

[old digger]

I would get more information on it; Who found it, Where was it found? , And, as you are trying to find out, is it real.
My feeling is that it looks iffy, without any provenance.

 

[Hippy]

I think it could be authentic. Would have to see it in person. It's made from the correct material for a hardstone pendant at least. Would love to see it sometime.Hippy

 

[Get-the-point]

Nice Porphyry pendant.......................................GTP

 

[GoGoGopher]

It is a cattle stone...attracts Bovines...lol

HH,

 

[IlliniGuy]

Like Hippy said, I wouldn't comment on authenticity without seeing it in person. Porphyry was a highly prized material in our area and if it is a good one, its a really good one!

 

[Twitch]

Jonzer - I don't see anything about the piece that is significantly problematic for me. I'm sure holding in hand you have a substantially better feel on it's authenticity than we can. Out of curiosity, what is your opinion on the piece?

Joe