Antique appraisers identify the authenticity of ceramics, calligraphy and paintings, jades, iron coins, and objects including snuff bottles, pen holders, and the Four Treasures of the Study. For antiques, what is more indispensable is of course the age in which they were produced.
The background, as well as its value, the current price trend and even the future price trend.
In the eyes of ordinary people, this is a very mysterious and noble profession. In Luo Tian's eyes, it is his only hobby since he was born. Now, if he wants to become a professional appraiser, he must pass the antique appraisal exam.
Teacher’s qualification certificate!!
In fact, Luo Tian had taken the junior qualification certificate, which is relatively easy, but a junior qualification certificate was not enough for him to enter the industry. He lacked capital, but Luo Tian was daunted by the next exam. I heard that the teacher who invigilated the intermediate exam had a
His nickname is Eagle Eye. He has very poisonous eyes and is not polite in his speech. Many students who have no foundation have to suffer humiliation from him.
But now the situation has changed. Even if the on-site assessment is strict, Luo Tian is already confident. Another reason that makes him want to give it a try is that this year's application standards have been slightly relaxed. In addition, he has just obtained a college diploma by self-study.
It was just right. The right time and place made Luo Tian sign up without saying a word. If he passed this time, he would be a level four antique appraiser.
The location of the examination is located in a university in the city. This is the place that Luo Tian once dreamed of. He did not expect to step here in this way. Luo Tian waited outside the examination room early. The candidates outside were talking about the legendary
Eagle Eye.
"Have you heard that Hawkeye is an old man, almost 70 years old? He comes from a veteran." A few people stood in the corner, talking about the gossip about Hawkeye with relish.
"Well, it is said that he used to work in the Cultural Relics Bureau and later became a teacher." A person interjected: "The older I get, the more picky I am. I heard that someone was once ridiculed by him and burst into tears on the spot."
"The theory test is easy, but the on-site test is a bit too difficult." One of the short people was already discouraged before he entered the examination room.
"Go back if you're afraid." Everyone cheered, and the little man stepped aside silently. It was obvious that he was very nervous. Looking at Luo Tian's calm look, his face was full of envy, jealousy, and hatred.
In fact, Luo Tian was also a little nervous now. As an old man who had worked in the Cultural Relics Bureau, if he didn't behave carefully enough, he would be in trouble if he was found to be fishy. At this moment, Luo Tian's number was called: "Thirteen
Candidate No., please come in!!", "Luo Tian, is Luo Tian here?"
"Yes." Luo Tian was shocked and finally started.
The assessment was unexpectedly a one-on-one assessment, which made Luo Tian take a breath and walked into the classroom with the door closed: "I am candidate No. 13, Luo Tian."
Sitting inside was an old man with gray hair and beard, but he was in good spirits and said in a loud voice: "Come in!!"
At this time, four identical porcelain snuff bottles were placed on the table in front of the old man. Seeing Luo Tian come in, he pointed to the stool in front of him: "Sit down."
Before Luo Tian could take a breath, the old man pointed to the snuff bottle on the table: "There is only one genuine item in here. You must find it within five minutes."
Five minutes? Luo Tian smiled inwardly, but he didn't dare to be careless. He looked at the past one by one. To put it bluntly, a snuff bottle is a container for holding snuff. It was introduced to China in the Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. Today, snuff bottles are circulated as works of art.
Up to now, the production materials are quite diverse, generally including porcelain, copper, ivory, jade, etc. The four pieces in front of you are all made of porcelain.
The first to three were all glowing with a dazzling red light, but the fourth one was a soft green light. He knew in his heart that even if he could quickly distinguish between true and false at the first time, he would still have to deal with Hawkeye's attack next.
I asked a question, so I didn’t rush to answer, but continued to look at these four snuff bottles that looked exactly the same.
Time passed by minute by second, and there was a look of disappointment on Hawkeye's face. There were many candidates here today, and their qualifications were all average. He was already the thirteenth, and there were not many candidates left.
Are there still very few qualified candidates this year?
Luo Tian counted the time silently in his heart, and when he felt that it was almost done, he pointed at the fourth snuff bottle: "Teacher, this is real."
Hawkeye was startled. This kid had been dawdling for a long time. He couldn't have guessed it randomly, right? Hawkeye snorted and suddenly turned the four snuff bottles around quickly with both hands. The technique was so fast that it could be described as dazzling. Luo Yan
Meng's eyes have been deceived for a long time. He didn't expect that this Hawkeye is so old, but his hands and feet are so nimble. There is a proud look on Hawkeye's face. Can you still hit it right now? "Okay?"
,Now, which one is true?”
Luo Tian pointed to the second one without hesitation: "This."
Hawkeye's eyes narrowed. This kid was interesting. No, how could he be let go so easily? He remained silent and moved his hands quickly, and the four snuff bottles were changed in an instant:
"Look again."
"The first one is true." Luo Tian confidently pointed to the first one.
Is this really not a matter of luck? Hawkeye crossed his hands on his chest, looked at Luo Tian with interest, and then looked at the candidate information: "Are you only 26 years old this year?"
"Yes."
"Oh." No change could be seen on Hawkeye's face: "In that case, tell me, how did you tell the difference?"
Luo Tian swallowed hard, and the real test moment came.