1. A method of identifying an estimated age of an antique object which is composed of ceramic, jade, or bronze, comprising the steps of: performing an expert inspection of the object to identify attributes and estimate an age; performing a colorimetric analysis of the object and comparing it to known data to form an estimate of the age; performing a microscopic analysis of the object and comparing it to known data to form an estimate of the age; and performing a volume weight/density measurement of the object and comparing it to known data to form an estimate of the age of the object.