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Han Kongque sneered: "The Eight-Sword of Han Dynasty is so conspicuous, can we not help it? Although the swordsmanship of the Eight-Sword of Han Dynasty in the Western Han Dynasty is simple, it is rough and powerful, and the blade is sharp.
The cicada shape of the Western Han Dynasty is thinner and larger than that of the Warring States Period. The surface is smooth and clean, the lines are straight, the tip is sharp, and its edge is like a knife cutting, without cracks or hairy knives. The sharp edge at its tail has a pricking feeling.
Its shape is accurate and realistic, with a thick body and gradually falling edges. The horizontal lines of the skin lines on the lower abdomen break through the vertical lines, and the thread ends are sharp. There are 12 skin lines, which are among the best. The carving is also extremely regular and the lines are concise.
He is tall and straight, and his grinding skills are quite good. His body is smooth and clean, and his light is discernible.
The copper of my ring is pure and well-carved. In terms of texture, carving and polishing, it is truly a rare item that stands out among the many Han cicadas. Cicadas of this quality should be called
"The Cicada King".
The sharp edge on the tail of the "Cicada King" and the tips of both wings both have a pricking feeling, which is a physical example. The sharp edges of the Song Dynasty and Ming Dynasty did not have a pricking feeling because the wing tips were slightly rounded. This is the main feature to distinguish the true from the false.
Do you want me to say more? In fact, from the looks of it, Ms. Xu is not a sarcastic person, so you should not deliberately find faults. This will damage your image too much. We are all sensible people. What's the matter?
Let’s just say it, it’s not like a good person does it to keep irritating people in such a hidden way.”
"Haha, grandpa, I just said he is a smart man." Xu Jiaqi smiled and bent over.
Jiang Lin said at this time: "You can't have a harsh look on your face. You should speak in a normal tone! Don't speak in that tone of voice that deserves a beating. If you say that again, I can't help but want to beat you."
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Chen Jiayi also said: "Most people really can't imitate a second-rate voice like Ouyang Long's. It's a voice that makes people want to beat him up when he hears it. It's really too stupid."
"Old Chen, what's wrong with you? The waves behind you in the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. Waves like you should have died on the beach a long time ago. Just go and bask in the sun against the wall every day and wait for death! What are you doing here?" Ouyang Longbu
Done.
"Eh? What are you doing here, kid?" Chen Jiayi said as if he had just seen Ouyang Long: "But your tone of voice is really attracting hatred. I want to beat you up when I hear it."
"Don't just think about using your fists just because you know how to do some exercises. Once I accept Brother Han as my teacher, you will be out." After saying that, Ouyang Long immediately walked to Han Peacock in a very dog-like manner.
Han Kongque looked at him as if he had changed too quickly.
Chen Jiayi ignored Ouyang Long. He said to Xu Xiangshan: "Mr. Xu, since Xiao Han wants a place in a private museum, we have to get him one anyway, so those conditions you mentioned...
..”
"What? You don't agree? Do you think you can get things done if you can bypass us old guys?" Xu Xiangshan said.
Chen Jiayi said: "Mr. Xu, it's a bit boring to talk about this now. Brother Han must have a quota in the private museum. It would be best if you can help. If you don't help, we won't lose anything."
"Haha, life is scary! It seems that we old guys are really old." Wang Guishan said at this time.
Chen Jiayi smiled and said: "In the eyes of that boy Ouyang Long, we people should also die on the beach."
Although Chen Jiayi was smiling at this time, there was not much smile left. To give them face, they began to rely on their old age. Although they were considered leaders in the industry, they were not unmovable.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, Xu Jiaqi immediately said: "I heard that Mr. Han is a rising star in the antique business. I wonder what else to gain besides the sunken ship?"
"It's really nothing to gain, it's just a waste of fame!" Han Kongque said.
At this time, Gao Dashan, the president of the Magic City Collection Association, said: "Although collecting is a one-person affair, it is just one person's self-admiration, but it is very boring. I wonder if Xiao Han thinks so?"
"It's true. When you have a good thing, you naturally want to take it out for everyone to appreciate. So when you have more things, you naturally want to build a private museum. This should be the dream of all collectors, right?" Han Peacock
said with a smile.
Gao Dashan said: "It's well said. When collecting and playing with antiques, communication is important. Isn't collecting just for fun? What's the point of playing at home? So, if you want to play well, you must join the industry. Otherwise,
If you are ostracized by all your peers, you won’t be able to have fun. Does Xiao Han want to join the Magic City Collection Association?"
When Han Kongque saw Chen Jiayi nodding, he immediately said: "Of course."
"Since we have this idea, we old guys will have to rely on our old skills and give you a test. After all, you are not an ordinary antique lover." Wang Guishan said with a smile.
"Every time someone joins the association, there is an exam. It's so boring. Why don't we try something new this time." Xu Jiaqi sang with a few old men, trying to put Han Peacock in her pocket.
Han Kongque said: "Okay, I don't know how you want to play?"
Gao Dashan said: "Since you are joining our Magic City Collection Association, I will give you the questions. We don't have to be so serious. Let's test your strengths! I won't talk about the appraisal. This must be your strength.
, this counts as one.
The rest of the questions will be based on the judges' strengths. I heard that you are also a very good jade carver, so inscription and seal cutting can also be considered. It just so happens that I have some achievements in seal cutting.
Director Wang is good at calligraphy and painting. Since you want to build a private museum, calligraphy and painting are absolutely indispensable, so this can be considered one of them!"
"You are not bullying people. Mr. Xu is a master of antique appraisal, Mr. Wang is a famous calligrapher and painter, and Mr. Gao is a famous seal engraver in our Demon City. You are comparing three items with Xiao Han. It seems that you value Xiao Han very much.
Han!" Chen Jiayi said in a deep voice, it seems that these three old guys decided not to give him face.
At this time, Chen Jiayi was already very dissatisfied with the performance of Liu Changfa and the others. Since it was organized by them, they had to coordinate the relationship well. Now that Liu Changfa and the others wanted something from him, they actually made so many mistakes. That was because they had not done anything.
They took it seriously.
"Haha, it's okay. Are you talking? I just want to find some back waves of the Yangtze River! Without the back waves, how can the front waves go to the beach?" Han Peacock said with a smile.
Xu Xiangshan also smiled and said: "It seems that you are very confident, Xiao Han, to beat the waves like us on the beach!"
"That's right, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers! Young people need to be a little more energetic." Han Peacock said with a smile.
"Yes, young people need to be a little spirited. Since it is a competition, then there must be some luck. Why don't we both come up with something, so that it is exciting?" Xu Jiaqi said.
Han Peacock said with a smile: "Then let's bet on some luck! My gambling luck has been booming recently, and I'm not afraid of gambling."
"Then we old guys are not polite. If you lose, just donate your harvest from the East China Sea to our Capital Museum!" Xu Xiangshan said unceremoniously.
"The harvest from the East China Sea is only more than 30,000 pieces of porcelain. There is also some gold and silver. Is this what you always want?" Han Peacock asked with a smile.
Xu Xiangshan said: "Isn't it more? Aren't those boxes of yours from sunken ships in the East China Sea?"
Han Kongque said: "You can't be too greedy."
"That's right, Brother Han has deposited a lot of things in the bank. Do you still want them all?" Chen Jiayi said politely.
"It's hard to say exactly how many things are in the sunken ship!" Xu Xiangshan said.
Han Kongque said: "This is not difficult. The things in the sunken ship were deposited in the bank as soon as we came back. We will use the bank deposit record on that day as the basis. Now, can you tell us what you will have to pay?
?You don’t think I’m destined to lose, do you?”
"If we lose, we will fulfill your wish and give you a place in a private museum." Xu Xiangshan said.
Han Kongque shook his head: "I can get such a quota at any time. I think what I really need is that you should know that if it is just a quota in a museum, it is not worth paying for even a small bowl of the Republic of China."
"What do you want?" Xu Xiangshan became serious.
Han Peacock smiled and said: "Of course it is free collection rights and independent archaeological authority."
"Okay, I agree to this condition." Xu Xiangshan said, he wouldn't agree to it anyway. With Chen Jiayi's strength, it would not be difficult to get such authority for Han Kongque, so he might as well go with the flow and get some
Let’s talk about the benefits.
"Then let's start now?" Han Peacock said with a smile.
"Wait, there's me. I'm attracted to your ring, so why don't we make a bet too." Wang Guishan said.
"Okay, there's nothing you can't bet on. I don't know what you want to bet on my ring, Mr. Wang?" Han Kongque followed suit.
"Old man, my paintings are quite valuable. If I lose, I will make a painting for you on the spot." Wang Guishan said.
Han Kongque said: "How much is Mr. Wang's painting worth in the current market? One hundred thousand? Or one million?"
Wang Guishan was still feeling complacent at first, but as soon as Han Kongque's words came out of his mouth, his somewhat rosy face turned a little white.
Han Kongque continued: "My bronze cicada ring is a treasure of the Western Han Dynasty. It is not worth ten million, so there is absolutely no need to talk about it. If Mr. Wang can't provide something worth more than ten million, then let's give it up!"
As soon as Han Kongque's words came out, it was tantamount to slapping Wang Guishan in the face, but this Wang Guishan was also shameless.
Although his paintings and calligraphy are valuable, it is already very impressive for a living painter to be able to promote his works to three to five million yuan per square foot. How much are Wang Guishan's paintings and calligraphy worth?
Han Kongque has made it very clear that even if your paintings and calligraphy are worth a million pairs, it will take ten pairs to be worth one of his rings.
And if a living painter paints more than ten or twenty paintings in succession, it goes without saying that his paintings will immediately depreciate in value.
Wang Guishan was so angry that he was trembling with anger, but he still held back his anger and said: "Then I will use this Zigang card to bet with you."
With that said, Wang Guishan took out a Zigang tablet carved from mutton-fat white jade from his pocket. Since Wang Guishan said it was a Zigang tablet, it must be the Zigang tablet. Such a jade tablet is worth no less than 10 million, and it can be
Bet against Han Peacock.
Han Peacock was a little regretful. This old man was a famous calligrapher and painter. When he compared with Han Peacock, he must be competing in calligraphy and painting, and this aspect was Han Peacock's weakness. So he originally wanted to piss the old man off, but he didn't expect that the old man would be pissed off if he didn't take the trick.
I was trembling, but I didn't forget to take advantage of the Korean peacock. After all, ginger is always spicy.
"Old Gao, I didn't offend you. I wonder if you always want to bet with the younger generation?" Han Peacock's attitude towards Gao Dashan was much better. After all, we were both hanging out in the magic city. We didn't see each other when we looked up, so there was no need to make a difference.
Made it too stiff.
Gao Dashan said: "This kind of opportunity is rare. Let's do it like this. I won't bully you. Let's compare seal cutting. If you lose, I will use the one in my hand with the characters of Tang Yin in your hand.
painting. Although I still take advantage of this, there is nothing I can do about it. Who let me, the old man, win!"
Han Peacock smiled bitterly: "What if this junior wins? Then do I have to exchange my paintings for your calligraphy?"
"Of course." Gao Dashan said with a smile, but he didn't finish his words: "Of course. If you are the winner, you have the final say. If you really don't want to change with my old man, I won't force you.
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"You are so clever, you can't lose no matter what." Han Kongque smiled bitterly again. But he felt a little warm in his heart. This Gao Dashan is a good person. Although he also wants to take advantage of him, he sincerely communicates with each other.
This is to treat him as a friend and a junior, so that there is no need to care too much about winning or losing between friends and juniors.
"Then let's get started? As a landowner, let me first introduce some ideas. In order to save time, let's use the original work. You are not afraid that I will pass off other people's works, are you?" Gao Dashan said.
Han Peacock smiled and said: "No way, this junior is still possible, you can't afford to lose this person."
"Look, this is it. This thing is my proud work. I believe many people here know it, so you don't have to be afraid that this is not my work. So, tell me, when will you put that
Can you give me Tang Bohu's Nine-nine Plum Blossoms to Eliminate the Cold in exchange?" Gao Dashan said proudly.
"Mao Gongding?"
"The Mao Gong Tripod carved by Gao Lao three years ago is an absolute masterpiece."
"On such a small tripod, are there really more than 400 characters engraved on it?"
"Four hundred and ninety-seven words are not bad at all."
"He is indeed a famous seal carver. I can't remember all the words, let alone carving."
Han Kongque looked at a small tripod as big as an egg. There were dense inscriptions inside the tripod. Han Kongque was already familiar with the inscriptions. This was the style of bronze inscriptions from the Western Zhou Dynasty.
The Mao Gong Tripod is a bronze vessel cast by Mao Gong in the late Western Zhou Dynasty. It was unearthed in Xiqishan, Shaanxi Province (now Qishan County, Jishi, Bao, Jishi) in the late Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, and is collected in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
The Maogong Ding itself is not big, with a height of 53.8 cm and a diameter of 47.9 cm. It is round, with two erect ears, a deep abdominal bulge, three hoofed feet, and a belt-like heavy ring pattern on the edge of the mouth. The shape is dignified and steady.
The inscription inside the tripod is 497 words long, recording Duke Mao's heartfelt advice to King Xuan of Zhou for the country, and is known as "worthy of a ministerial book".
His calligraphy is a mature style of Western Zhou Dynasty bronze inscriptions, with a strange and flying style, a vigorous atmosphere, a round and vigorous brushwork, and a square and long structure.
Han Kongque had only seen pictures of the real Mao Gong Ding on the Internet, but the imitation Mao Gong Ding in his hands now was exactly the same as the picture of Mao Gong Ding in his memory, except for the size, of course.
This skill alone was amazing enough, so Han Kongque was not the only one who was shocked at the scene.
Han Kongque looked at the Mao Gong Cauldron and put it down with great reluctance: "I should have bet you on this cauldron just now."
"Whoops? You are confident that you can beat me!" Gao Dashan said with a smile.
Han Kongque said: "It's really not certain who will win. If you look at my works, I won't be better than you, but I believe they won't be worse than yours. In this way, the younger generation will win, right?"
As he said this, Han Peacock put his hand into his pocket and took out a ring from the Xuanyuan Water Control Flag.
Recently, all the things at home that can be deposited in the bank have been deposited by Han Kongque, and some things that he needs to use or often look at have been collected by him in the Xuanyuan Water Control Flag.
And the Birds Facing Phoenix Ring in his hand now is one of them.
The ring that Han Kongque took out was much smaller than Gao Dashan's Mao Gong Ding, which shocked Gao Dashan. Small nature meant that it was more difficult.
"This is a ring of birds facing the phoenix? It's amazing. So many birds can be carved on such a small ring. The old man's eyesight is bad. Can Xiao Han tell me how many birds are carved on it?
"Gao Dashan has completely put away his idea of winning without losing.
Han Peacock said: "I haven't checked the exact number of birds, but it's more than a hundred anyway."
"Tsk, tsk, you are really not simple. From a distance, this ring is carved with some beautiful phoenix patterns, but if you look closer, these phoenix patterns will turn into countless little birds. The most difficult thing is that these
The little birds also formed a fire phoenix. The phoenix is a hundred birds, and a hundred birds are a phoenix. A hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix is well-deserved!" Gao Dashan said in admiration.
"No matter how good the carving is, what's the use? What you are comparing is inscription and seal carving. There seems to be no inscription on this ring." Wang Guishan was still angry about what happened just now, so naturally he would not say anything nice to Han Peacock.
"You can't accept old age anymore. Even if you win this competition, I support your idea. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me." After admiring the ring, Gao Dashan happily announced his defeat.
"Gao Dashan, you wouldn't release water on purpose, would you?" Wang Guishan said.
After Gao Dashan glanced at Wang Guishan, he said calmly: "I didn't expect that when Wang Guishan gets old, not only will your eyes become less powerful, but your heart will also become smaller."
"What? Did I say something wrong?" Wang Guishan said.
Gao Dashan said: "Don't you all see it? You don't see the four large inscriptions on this ring, right?"
"Where is the inscription? I only saw a fancy phoenix, but not the others." Wang Guishan said. (To be continued...)
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