Luo Tian looked at the characters on the shadow puppets and said, "This is a scene from "Jiang Ziya's Soldiers Divided into Three Routes"."
Uncle Huang was very excited and thought to himself that he was indeed an expert: "Not many people know about shadow puppetry these days. Fortunately, you can tell what kind of drama it is at a glance. It's rare, and you are so young..."
Editor Huang immediately said: "Uncle, this is a nationally famous appraiser. Please don't talk to me in the same tone as me, okay?"
"It's okay, in front of the elderly, I am a junior." Luo Tian said: "This shadow puppet is quite old, at least 150 years ago. First of all, the shadow puppet is small, about twice as small as other shadow puppets. This can prove its age.
In the Qing Dynasty, because only the shadow puppets at that time were five to six inches, the later ones were larger; secondly, the play boxes and shadow puppet clips used to preserve the shadow puppets were very old; thirdly, the shadow puppet figures were very old and the lines were not detailed.
This fully proves that it is not carved with modern tools, but made by hand; fourth, the characters are mainly mythical figures, which proves that it is used for sacrifices and is purely a shadow puppet performed for gods at temple fairs; fifth,
This is a relatively complete set of shadow puppet play boxes. Every part of the character's body and the scenery are matching. There are single pieces preserved among the people, but a complete box like this is extremely rare, which is why it is precious."
"Look, I said it's true." Hearing Luo Tian's conclusion, Huang's uncle was very happy and kept lecturing his nephew: "They say it is passed down from generation to generation. You must not believe it.
Now experts have said that my shadow puppet can be sent to a private museum."
So that's it! Luo Tian asked curiously: "I wonder where you are from?"
"Yongdeng people." The old man said very proudly: "I am one of the few shadow puppet troupe leaders in our area."
Shadow puppets have been circulating in Yongdeng area for more than 200 years. "Yongdeng County Chronicle" records: "Qin Opera was introduced to Yongdeng around the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, slightly later than puppet and shadow puppetry." During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, with the support of local gentry, Yongdeng opera
Deng shadow puppetry developed. By 1949, there were more than 20 troupes in the county, distributed in the Datong River, Zhuanglang River, and Qinwangchuan areas of Yongdeng. Most of these troupes were folk artists who performed at temple fairs, festivals, and sacrificial activities, and sang during the day.
Puppetry and shadow puppet singing in the evening.
Luo Tian admired this old man: "I knew the name of Yongdeng shadow puppets. They mainly sing Qinqiang opera. Moreover, the scenery, props and puppets of Yongdeng shadow puppets are all made of donkey skin or cowhide, and their shapes are similar.
Paper-cut art. The proportions of the human body are exaggerated, the head is large and the body is long, the arms are above the knees, the male figure has large eyes and a high forehead; the female figure has curved eyebrows and small eyes, a sky-high nose, and a small mouth. The carvings are very fine, the coloring is bright, and the contrast is strong."
"Expert, expert." The old man became more and more excited: "You said, if I donate this set of shadow puppets, will the museum agree? If not, I will take it to the Folk Museum. This is our
Pure folk art cannot be wasted in vain."
Luo Tian nodded: "Wait a moment."
Luo Tian opened the door and went out to find Huang Li De. Huang Li De was still angry. Luo Tian said: "The editor was a little impatient today, but he really brought something good. I'm sure you haven't seen it yet."
These words whetted Huang Lide's appetite, and he stared: "What is it?"
"Shadow puppets, and they are old shadow puppets, from the Qing Dynasty. They are so well preserved. This old man is really extraordinary. People come to ask for advice, not for selling money, but just to protect folk art. I want to donate it to the museum but I am afraid they won't accept it.
I am worried." Luo Tian said: "Teacher Huang, in your opinion, should we intervene in this matter?"
In fact, after saying this, Huang Lide must have intervened. Huang Lide said: "This matter is related to folk art. We must not just ignore it. I am willing to write a recommendation letter for him and contact the museum. Let's go, we will go there right away."
Seeing Huang Li De coming in person, the old man felt hopeful and was very excited. Huang Li De immediately expressed his position. The old man thanked him profusely. Seeing Huang Li De come forward, the editor Xiao Huang also knew that his rashness today could be saved, and he was very grateful.
Happy, Huang Lide left the old man’s contact information, and immediately wrote a handwritten letter of recommendation and gave it to the old man. With Huang Lide’s recommendation, he would probably take it seriously.
Watching the two people leave, Huang Lide sighed: "Was I too excited just now?"
"I don't blame you, it's just that the young man didn't think carefully and wanted to say hello in advance." Ouyang Tian knew Huang Li De's personality. He was actually a very approachable person, but he just didn't like others to disturb his private life.
"It's rare for such a shadow puppet to exist." Huang Lide was still sighing: "Luo Tian, your vision is getting more and more accurate now."
Hearing what Huang Lide said, Ouyang Tian glanced at Luo Tian with some worry. Luo Tian smiled and shook his head slightly, indicating that he did not use his powers and was just relying on his own knowledge. Ouyang Tiantian felt relieved.
In his tone, this matter was like a bombshell, making Ouyang Tian unable to calm down.
The manuscript has been sent to the publishing house for review. Luo Tian plans to get the results out and go back with Ouyang Tian after completing the last bit of work. Uncle Feitian's condition has completely improved and he has not coughed up any blood in the past two days. This proves that the mountain savage is
Real folk masters, but this proof also proves that Luo Tian's situation is really correct...
Feitian narrowly escaped death and suddenly announced that he was going to quit drinking. Of course, everyone didn't believe it. He came over to announce the result, but was given a cold reception. Seeing everyone's disbelief, Feitian felt a little wronged: "I really decided to quit drinking.
, If you don’t believe me, just wait and see. After this incident, I also understood that there is only one life. I still want to find my son and make up for him. If I die, all this will be in vain.
Already."
Luo Tian was thoughtful, and Ouyang Tian sighed: "I'm here, or I'll die to make you understand. What will you do if you don't find the mountain man?"
"It's all thanks to you that I survived the catastrophe. Ouyang, I know you spent a lot of energy to find Daoguang Wine, and..." Feitian said: "So, I have a gift for you.
"
It turned out that this was the purpose of Feitian's visit. Feitian took out a wooden box and said: "This is a wooden fish stone tea set. I know it may not be valuable in your eyes, but I also know that it will definitely not be as good as the one you took out.
It’s a collection, but you can just accept it.”
Ouyang Tian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If you want to thank Feitian, just say thank you. It's still so awkward. Ouyang Tian said: "Who said I dislike it? I still want to accept it. Don't regret it. I heard that this Muyu stone is used for drinking."
The tea is very good, come on, let me take a look, yo, it’s natural Muyu stone.”
Luo Tian secretly laughed at these old people's nonsense, but in the end, it was a good thing to have such a group of good friends. They all sat together and chatted when they had nothing to do in the evening, so Luo Tian proposed to go to Zhu Jingzhi's place to visit.