Seeing He Qing staring at a piece of bronze in the glass display case for a long time, Lin Haitao couldn't help but ask.
He Qing came back to his senses and said in a very calm tone: "I am not particularly interested in it anymore. I just think that the shape of the bronze vessel is rather strange and seems different from ordinary bronze tripods."
Lin Haitao replied with a smile: "Didn't you see it written on the sign? 'Han Dynasty Chiseled Gold Yi' is a bronze Yi."
Regarding the word "Yi", He Qing only knew "Yi" and was not aware that there were so-called "Yi" bronzes in ancient times.
After reading the ins and outs of the bronze ware just now, He Qing was surprised, because that thing was not from the Han Dynasty. From the video records, it can be seen that it was a bronze ware from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and it experienced a history even greater than that of the Han Dynasty.
old.
In other words, Boss Jin and the others made a mistake in their appraisal, mistaking a bronze from the Warring States period for that of the Han Dynasty. Although the difference between the two eras is not very big, there is something different.
In He Qing's view, incorrect dating is the most basic misjudgment of an antique. If the judgment is wrong at this juncture, then you will lose your direction and it is easy to misestimate its true value, which may be underestimated or overestimated.
, and pushing things back in time often underestimates the original value of antiques.
In other words, Boss Jin and the others made a mistake. They said it was a bronze from the Warring States Period but it was from the Han Dynasty. Isn't this a clear underestimate?
Although He Qing has little research on bronzes, he is familiar with history. The bronzes of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods and previous periods are more sophisticated. Isn't the famous "Simuwu Ding" from the Shang and Zhou dynasties a typical bronze? It represents the most advanced bronze smelting and casting industry.
A glorious era.
Therefore, it is conceivable that for two bronzes with similar shapes, the one from the Warring States Period should be more valuable than the one from the Han Dynasty.
"Bronze Yi?" After pondering for a moment, He Qing asked doubtfully, "I have never heard of it before. What was this kind of thing used for at that time? It was also used for sacrifice, right?"
Lin Haitao replied: "Yi is an ancient vessel for holding wine, and 'Yi Ding' is also commonly used to refer to the sacrificial vessels commonly used in ancient ancestral temples. This Yi Ding should not be an unearthed cultural relic, but an antique that has been passed down from generation to generation.
.It's a good thing, with a neat shape, and it also reflects the superb gilding craftsmanship of ancient times. It is a relatively rare bronze ware.
"The 'gilding' mentioned on the introduction board is to gild the sculptures. Gilding is a metal processing technology, also known as 'gilding'. It is a gold amalgam synthesized from gold and mercury, which is coated on copper.
The surface layer of the vessel is heated to evaporate the mercury, so that the gold is firmly attached to the surface of the bronze vessel and does not fall off. It is said that this technology had already appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, but gilt bronze vessels of that period were very rare, and gilding was called "gilt bronze" in the Han Dynasty.
'Gold-painted' or 'yellow-painted' were more common at this time. The Yi bronze tripod we see now is a typical Han Dynasty bronze tripod."
"Oh." He Qing nodded slightly and asked casually, "Then if you encounter a gilt Yi from the Warring States Period, would it be more valuable?"
"That's of course. Things are rare and valuable. Bronze wares from the Warring States Period are inherently valuable. Some are national treasures and cannot be measured by price." Lin Haitao smiled and nodded, "But I have never seen it before.
I have seen with my own eyes a gilt bronze tripod from before the Han Dynasty. The word "gilt" appeared relatively late. As far as we know, the word "gilt" was first seen in "Ji Yun" revised by the Song Dynasty. It said, "U.S. dollars are called gilt". This is
This shows that the gilding process on bronzes was not common before the Han Dynasty, but many unearthed cultural relics prove that the gilding process existed during the Warring States Period, and the technology was quite mature."
"But now you have witnessed it with your own eyes!" He Qing sneered secretly, "You are really ignorant! The bronzes of the Warring States Period are placed in front of you and you still say you have never seen them before!"
After hearing Lin Haitao's words, He Qing already knew. He knew that the bronze tripod in front of him had an extraordinary origin and might be a big leak for him. Of course, this situation was not used for picking up leaks in normal times.
If you want to get something you see at an auction exhibition, you have to participate in the auction and compete with others.
Now only he can confirm that the bronze tripod is from the Warring States Period, but he believes that as the research deepens, more and more people will accept this judgment.
"We'll see what happens tomorrow." Finally, He Qing thought secretly.
He has made up his mind to take advantage of the opportunity tomorrow. If the auction price of the bronze is low and there are few competitors, then he will buy it. If the reserve price is too high or the price is too high, then he has no choice. After all, he
Unlike Mr. Deng and others who can bid lavishly for a treasure they like, the funds available to him are extremely limited. If it exceeds a certain amount, it will be overwhelmed.
Next, He Qing and Lin Haitao looked at other exhibits, most of which were things He Qing had never seen or heard of before. It was an eye-opener for him today.
"Haitao, let me ask you a question."
While resting in the guest room after lunch, He Qing suddenly asked Lin Haitao: "If I want to participate in tomorrow's auction, what are the conditions? Isn't it necessary to bring cash to participate in the bidding?"
"There are no conditions." Lin Haitao said, "Anyone can participate in the auction, as long as you have enough funds in your pocket to pay the price. Of course, you are not limited to using cash. After the items are auctioned, Boss Jin will send
When people do business with you, can't they just write a check or go to the bank to make a transfer transaction?"
He Qing smiled and said: "That will be much more convenient. Haha, I have never participated in such an event before, so I don't have any experience."
"Brother Qing, why did you suddenly ask me this question?" Lin Haitao said in surprise, "You don't really want to attend the auction tomorrow, do you? Tell me, which collection do you have your eye on? This catalog has
List it?"
He asked so many questions with interest, and He Qing did not hide it: "I like the bronze Yi tripod better, but I don't know how much it costs. There should be many people who like that thing, right?"
"That bronze tripod?" Lin Haitao asked in surprise, "I can't tell. Why do you like to collect that thing? I don't like bulky bronzes. You can still play with small ones. If you like it, then participate in the bidding.
I guess that thing is not a hot auction item and there won’t be many people competing for it. Most of the owners come here for a few rare pieces of porcelain, especially the national treasure-level ‘Zhang Fei Mei Vase’.”
"Well, maybe so, it depends on the situation." He Qing nodded.
He also felt that everyone was focusing on the "Zhang Fei Plum Vase" and other exquisite pieces of porcelain, while ignoring the somewhat clumsy and ugly bronze vessel.
However, the fact is just the opposite. The Yi bronze is a genuine product that has been belittled, while the "Zhang Fei Mei Vase" is an over-beautified fake.
Everything depends on the result of tomorrow's auction...
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