These are genuine Iraq collectables, purchased by myself while working in Iraq during 198o. We are now living in a retirement village, and the house does not lend itself to these pieces, To avoid laborious cleaning, I cleaned and polished these items on arrival back in NZ early 1981, I then treated them with a clear spray. They have NOT required cleaning since, and the spray is not visible. Feel free to ask questions, I will answer if I can.