Strictly speaking, there are only two antique cities in Zhongdu, namely Zhongyuan Antique City and Beihuan Antique City. Places such as Treasure City, Treasure World, and Collection Street are more like antique shopping malls and unofficial antique markets.
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Huaxia Jade was invited to visit the antique city. Naturally, he only visited the Zhongyuan Antique City and the Beihuan Antique City. The Beihuan Antique City is obviously not as big as the Zhongyuan Antique City in terms of the size of the market, its historical significance, or its status in the country.
On the same level.
Huaxia Yu first visited Zhongyuan Antique City. When she arrived at Beihuan Antique City, it was almost eleven o'clock. After the officials of Beihuan Antique City held a warm welcome ceremony for Huaxia Jade, they followed Huaxia Jade in
One family at a time visited the antique city.
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When he received the call from the Ceramics Workshop, Chen Ran was researching on the Internet about the Provincial Jade Carving Vocational Skills Competition for Newcomers. He had been reading in the morning, but not long after reading, he finished all the books he bought and remembered the Jade Carving Competition.
Regarding the matter, I searched online.
This competition is more formal and more difficult than he imagined. This competition is sponsored by the Central Plains Provincial Department of Human Resources and the Department of Social Security, hosted by the Provincial Jewelry and Jade Industry Association and the Provincial Jade Association, and organized by the Central Plains Provincial Geological Bureau, Cultural Relics Bureau, etc.
Co-organized by the company, the competition is of such large scale and high standards that it is the first of its kind in the provincial jade carving industry. It is the first jade carving industry skills competition in Central Plains Province, and it is said to be a selection competition for a national competition.
The judges of the competition are also heavyweights in the collection industry and the Jade Association. There will also be several jade carving masters sitting on the bench, and the formation can be said to be unprecedented.
The competition is based on the technician requirements of the national jade carving professional standard "Craft Carver" and is divided into a literary test and a martial arts test.
The literary test is to test the theoretical knowledge level of participating jade carvers and the appraisal level of various jade stones. This competition is divided into three stages: preliminary, selection and finals. The preliminary and selection are both held in prefecture-level cities, and the final is
It will be held in the province.
Contestants with excellent results in this competition can have their jade carving skill levels assessed based on their results.
In the jade carving industry, jade carvers are also divided into six levels, namely first-level jade carver, second-level jade carver, third-level jade carver, fourth-level jade carver, fifth-level jade carver, and jade carving master.
In fact, there is a jade carver in front of the first-level jade carver, also known as a trainee jade carver. He is just getting started and can only be regarded as a jade carver. Someone like Chen Ran can actually only be regarded as a jade carver.
, rather than a jade carver.
Chen Ran's knife skills may have reached the level of a first-class jade carver, but he has not gone through systematic study of jade carving, and is relatively weak in both experience and theoretical knowledge.
A first-level jade carver is the apprentice level, or someone who has just graduated from college and entered the jade carving industry.
Whether they are apprentices or university graduates, their starting point is higher than that of Chen Ran. Chen Ran is from a wild background, and apprentices can gain a lot of experience and some tips with a master, while those who studied in university can
Those majoring in jade carving or related majors obviously have rich theoretical knowledge. Once these people get started, they will be like a fish in water.
When some jade carving workshops accept apprentices, college students who have graduated from jade carving majors or related majors are often their priority.
In the jade carver industry, most jade carvers are first-level jade carvers. The first-level jade carver and the second-level jade carver are a watershed. Stepping over this watershed is equivalent to becoming a jade carver. Once you become a jade carver, there are countless workshops and
Companies try to win over them, but most people can't cross this watershed and can only become first-class jade carvers.
Of course, as a first-level jade carver carves for a long time, his experience will be enriched, and he will be able to get around it gradually, at least he will not starve himself. This is equivalent to getting through qualifications, just like some people without academic qualifications.
People with no background and ability have the same qualifications in the officialdom. They will starve to death, but they have little hope.
A second-level jade carver means that you have already graduated, have a certain status in the jade carving industry or in society, and will be respected by others. And if you become a third-level jade carver, you can stand alone and even build mountains.
To recruit apprentices, many jade carving workshops have one or two third-level jade carving masters.
For example, the fourth-level jade carver is a person from the older generation, who belongs to Taishan and others in the jade carving industry. Generally, only those powerful or the top ten jewelry companies in the country can have it. Their influence in the jade carving industry and society
Of course, it goes without saying much about status.
As for fifth-level jade carvers, they are even rarer, and there are only so many in a country.
There are only three remaining jade carving masters, and these three are all historical figures.
One of the first was Bian He, who presented He's Bi. There is a lot of controversy over Bian He becoming one of the masters of jade carving. Because there are different opinions, some people say that He's Bi is not Bian He.
It was carved by another unknown person, but it was presented by Bian He. Some people say that it was carved by Bian He. In short, there are different opinions. Therefore, one of the masters of jade carving was either Bian He.
and, or is anonymous.
The remaining two, one is Lu Zigang, a master of jade carving in Suzhou during the Ming Dynasty. Lu Zigang developed the "knife carving method" and the "Lianhui Hui" production process, and created various jade carving crafts that integrate yin and yang reliefs. Now most jade carvers
Carving technology is also branched off from these two carving technologies.
The last one is Pan Bingheng, a modern jade carving master. His jade carvings are of various varieties and exquisite workmanship, and are often praised as oriental treasures.
At present, there is no jade carving master born in China. Although there are many jade carving masters who are called jade carving masters, in fact, generally speaking, as long as they are a fourth-level jade carving master, outsiders will call them master. This is just a title.
Regarding this competition, Chen Ran was not worried about his knife skills. What he was worried about was his relatively weak theoretical knowledge. Although he had read a lot of books on this subject, it was obvious that just like participating in
Just like the college entrance examination, it is impossible to rely solely on reading books on your own without the guidance of a teacher.
Regarding this point, Chen Ran's only solution was to make up for it before taking part in the competition. He looked at the time of the preliminary round and saw that it was March 3rd, and today was already the 26th, February.
There are only twenty-eight days. In this way, there are only five days left.
Five days should be almost enough!
Chen Ran was thinking.
At this time, the stall owner of the ceramic shop called Chen Ran. The ceramic shop was the ceramic stall outside Zhou Jianyun Baoyu Pavilion. Yesterday, Chen Ran told the stall owner that when her goods arrived, she would give him
He makes a phone call.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Ran immediately went out and headed towards the antique city.
Entering the Antique City, Chen Ran was shocked by the surging crowds in the Antique City. Although there are usually a lot of people on weekends, there were more people than usual today, and there were more stalls on the road than usual.
Several times, it’s like holding a temple fair.
Thinking of the reasons for this phenomenon, Chen Ran couldn't help but sigh at the great charm of Huaxia Jade. Fortunately, although there are many fans of Huaxia Jade, those who engage in collections are generally older and relatively younger.
Be more sensible and not as fierce as fans of celebrities.
Although most people in the antique city came here for Huaxia Jade, they were actually just curious about Huaxia Jade. After meeting and satisfying their curiosity, they just did whatever they wanted to do next, and almost all of them were in antiques.
Wander around the city and feel the cultural atmosphere inside.
"Little brother, wait a moment."
Chen Ran entered the antique city and went straight to Baoyu Pavilion. But as he was walking, his arm was suddenly pulled by someone, and a deep voice came to his ears.
Looking back, Chen Ran realized that it was a young man about the same age as him. He was mysterious and serious, and said in a low tone: "Little brother, do you want antiques? I have fresh goods here.
Freshly unearthed!”
Listening to what he said, Chen Ran still didn't understand that he had met a follower of the antique market. Anyone who has been to the antique market has probably had such an experience. As he was walking, he suddenly found that there were one or two people behind him.
A mysterious uninvited guest follows you, like a follower who can't be shaken off. You don't know when, this person will suddenly come up to talk to you.
This kind of person is called a follower of antiques in the antique industry. Before this, Chen Ran had never met him in the antique city. He had only read about it in books. He didn't expect to meet him today.
"I do want antiques, but I look like someone who can afford antiques. Why don't you give me one or two to play with?" Chen Ran stretched out his hand and gently picked up the antiques before he could say anything.
The hand holding his arm was pushed away.
If you let the other party talk about it, it will definitely be endless. If you are persuaded, you are not far away from being deceived.
"Haha, there are good and bad antiques, and anyone can afford them as long as they are willing!" The young man smiled cheerfully.
Chen Ran turned around and left without commenting. On the way, he met two more such followers in succession. With the arrival of Huaxia Jade, all kinds of gods and goddesses in the antique industry also appeared one after another.
Already.
Soon Chen Ran came to the stall of the Ceramics Workshop.
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On the other side, Yan Ruyu, who was wearing a small suit, was also visiting the ceramics workshop surrounded by people like stars holding the moon.
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"Young man, you came very quickly!"
The stall owner of the ceramics workshop was obviously much more enthusiastic when seeing Chen Ran this time than the last time. As soon as the goods arrived at her home, she called Chen Ran and Chen Ran came running. This shows that Chen Ran really wanted to
When buying something, although she was busy bargaining with others, she still greeted Chen Ran enthusiastically when she saw Chen Ran coming over.
Nodding, Chen Ran didn't say much to her, and looked in one direction first.
With just one glance, he saw the plum vase in his dream, which was a green-glazed plum vase with string patterns from the official kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Chinese porcelain was at its peak in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the five famous kilns appeared.
The official kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty was founded during the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty. According to legend, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty was dissatisfied with the flaws and shortcomings of the tribute and imperial porcelain at that time, so he introduced the production techniques of the kiln mouth kiln systems such as Ru porcelain and Kaifeng Dong Kiln.
Liang, now Kaifeng in the Central Plains, personally designed, personally directed the firing and creation of porcelain. This was not only the first "state-owned" kiln invested and built by the imperial court in the history of Chinese ceramics, but also the first type of porcelain monopolized by the emperor personally.
Under the superior conditions and creative environment of the imperial power and national power, the official porcelain kilns of the Northern Song Dynasty where masters gathered together made amazing achievements. The exquisite production, excellent quality, and the elegant and luxurious royal charm of the utensils were unparalleled.
, can be called the best in the world.
It is regrettable that due to the invasion of the Jin Dynasty and the subversion of the Northern Song Dynasty, the beautiful thing of the Northern Song Dynasty official porcelain also disappeared with the demise of the Northern Song Dynasty. After this catastrophe, it can be passed down to future generations.
It can be said that there are almost only a handful of official porcelain works from the Northern Song Dynasty. It is easy to imagine how rare their artistic value and collection value are.
After seeing the plum vase, Chen Ran did not rush towards the plum vase immediately. Instead, he walked towards the plum vase step by step as if he was looking at the goods.
And just when Chen Ran lowered his head and walked and observed, suddenly a burst of footsteps and laughter came to his ears!
Chen Ran subconsciously looked up and saw a group of people walking towards the ceramics workshop as if they were leaders inspecting, and walking in the middle was a woman. This woman had neatly styled hair and was dressed very formally.
His little suit looks very elegant, and his movements make people feel gentle and generous.
Just looking at it, Chen Ran was startled.
Although the woman was not wearing sunglasses, he still recognized the woman as the girl who lived opposite him, the girl who regarded him as a bad guy.
Especially when he saw the middle-aged woman following behind her, Chen Ran became even more sure!
It turns out she is Hua Xia Jade, no wonder!
Chen Ran suddenly thought, no wonder the other party always wears a pair of sunglasses...
"Oh, Teacher Yan!" The stall owner, who had been watching the group of people eagerly, saw Yan Ruyu walking towards this side, and hurriedly greeted him happily: "Teacher Yan, you are here!"
"Yes, Auntie, I am interrupting your business. You are busy now. Don't worry about me. I will just take a look." Yan Ruyu did not have any celebrity airs at all and greeted the stall owner with a very easy-going smile.
"Okay, you are an expert, just take a look, the goods I have here are all new..." The stall owner didn't care about doing business anymore, he said and let Yan Ruyu look at it casually, but did not leave at all
meaning.
Yan Ruyu smiled kindly and looked at the rows of porcelain on the floor of the ceramics workshop.
There were still many people watching in front of the ceramics workshop stall, so she didn't notice Chen Ran's presence.
Behind Yan Ruyu, there were not only the middle-aged woman, but also many other people. These people included old people, middle-aged people, and young people. Among them, two old people were standing side by side with Yan Ruyu, and the others were all standing together.
Stand behind the three of them.
Behind one of the old men, what surprised Chen Ran was that the person standing there turned out to be Zhou Jianyun.
Zhou Jianyun stood behind the old man with a smile, his eyes always following Yan Ruyu. He did not speak or take a step forward, giving people the appearance of a very elegant young man...
After taking a look, Chen Ran withdrew his gaze and walked towards Mei Ping again. However, at this moment, an unexpected thing happened!
But Yan Ruyu seemed to have noticed Mei Ping, and walked quickly directly in front of Mei Ping——
