Wang Xiaoshan did not expect that everyone would focus on authenticity. He had been digging in Yehu for so long and had never found any fakes.
These viewers actually questioned the authenticity of the baby. Wang Xiaoshan was also drunk. A master like him would not take it out of the pit if he found out that it was fake.
But since the audience has doubts, Wang Xiaoshan still wants to tell everyone to save these audiences from guessing!
"This golden dragon is a genuine product. The golden dragon was not transferred at first. This is the gilding technology used in this treasure!"
"Actually, this dragon is only gilded on the surface. It is actually made of iron core and copper wall. It looks like a golden dragon on the surface, but it is not pure gold!"
"The name of this treasure is the Gilded Iron Core Copper Dragon."
The copper dragon excavated by Wang Xiaoshan is about 28 centimeters long, 35 centimeters high and weighs nearly 3 kilograms.
The body of the copper dragon is slender, its two powerful front legs are firmly pressed against the ground, and its head and upper body form an "S" shape with its mouth open.
The teeth and curved tongue are exposed in the dragon's mouth.
Two wide-open eyes look straight ahead, the dragon's horns are stretched back close to the head, and the dragon's tail is folded from the high-rising hind limbs to the top of the dragon's head.
The dragon head and claws are carved in meticulous detail, and the dragon body is smoothly and concisely shaped, making it very dynamic.
The copper dragon curves and dances as if falling from the sky. The shape is very graceful, agile and elegant, and the dragon is very big.
The dragon Wang Xiaoshan dug up last time was a walking dragon, which walked on the ground, but this time it was a flying dragon, which looked more imposing.
[Although copper in ancient times was extremely precious, the owner of this family would not have found such an exquisite handicraft and covered it with copper!]
[The owner of this house is either rich or noble. If he doesn’t need money, why not make a copper dragon or a gold dragon? Is there any explanation for mixing iron, copper and gold together? 】
[The inner core is cast with iron, the iron is coated with copper, and the copper is gilded. This technology of metal casting handicrafts was extremely rare in ancient times!]
[I can’t figure it out no matter how I think about it, it looks like ancient craftsmen cut corners and replaced gold with other metals to increase weight!]
[In ancient times, the technology of casting iron cores and copper walls was actually quite complicated and difficult, so this type of handicrafts were rare on the market.]
Ninety-nine percent of the viewers in the live broadcast room did not understand why the dragon was designed like this, and many viewers felt that it was unnecessary.
Either pure iron, pure copper, or pure gold, which is easier to make. Mixing the three metals is too troublesome to make.
Many viewers can't see the meaning of the golden dragon made in this way. Is it good-looking? Practical?
Although some knowledgeable viewers told everyone that the technology used by the Bronze Dragon is very complex, if it can be done without the complexity, why it has to be made like this, many viewers can't figure it out.
Not only the audience couldn't figure it out, but the three reporters at the scene couldn't figure it out either, but they didn't ask Wang Xiaoshan like the audience did.
This kind of thing that no one can understand, Wang Xiaoshan will explain to the audience in the live broadcast room. There are many things dug out of the pit, and experts do not understand them all.
Just like the copper dragon excavated today, there are very few such handicrafts unearthed in China, and experts have only seen them in books, not in real life.
Experts can also speak, but their lectures are certainly not as comprehensive as Wang Xiaoshan's lectures, nor are they as professional as his lectures.
"The use of iron and copper makes the dragon's shape tougher and more stretchy, and the gilding process gives this copper dragon a gorgeous coat."
"It is the combination of copper, iron and gilding that creates this rare treasure that is light yet heavy, elegant yet powerful."
"This copper dragon should have been made by a skilled craftsman. It should have been a masterpiece at the time. No wonder the owner of the family would bury this treasure in the soil!"
Wang Xiaoshan briefly explained it to the audience so that they could understand why it was produced in this way.
Although Wang Xiaoshan told the audience in plain and easy-to-understand language, some viewers still couldn't figure it out, and these viewers still felt that it was unnecessary.
Sometimes the practices of the ancients are a bit difficult for modern people to understand. There is nothing we can do about this. People's thoughts will also change in different eras.
After Wang Xiaoshan finished speaking, the expert had already understood. The expert had a higher understanding of ancient cultural relics than the general audience. There were some things that he could understand with just a little bit of expertise.
As long as the experts understand it, they can slowly explain it to the audience after a while. Wang Xiaoshan will dig holes later, but the experts have more time.
The audience didn't understand, so the expert told the audience some similar crafts so that the audience could slowly understand.
In fact, after Wang Xiaoshan just finished speaking, the experts have already gone online to look for relevant information. After a while, the audience asked the experts questions, and it would be a bit embarrassing if the experts couldn't answer them.
[Although I understand it, I still don’t understand it. There are too many tricks done by the ancients. Anyway, this kind of craftsmanship was very impressive at the time! 】
[Why should such a beautiful treasure be buried in the soil instead of being placed in a conspicuous place in the house? Is there any special meaning? 】
[I have discovered that the owner of this house likes to display good things and put some not-so-valuable things in front of others. Isn’t he afraid that people will remember him!]
[Old Wang, please tell me what the purpose of this golden dragon is. It can’t be buried in the soil for no reason, and burying two dragons in one pit is a bit small!]
[There were so many walking dragons dug up last time. There should be more than two flying dragons this time. At least ten or eight dragons should be dug up. Can two fly together? 】
The audience has now confirmed that this copper dragon is authentic and knows why this kind of craftsmanship was used. Some viewers asked why it was buried in the soil.
There must be an explanation for why such a precious treasure was buried in the soil. When other treasures were dug out, they had a silver jar or a stone box.
This treasure is buried in the soil without any protection. If some protection is provided, the gilt on it will not fall off.
If it weren't for the discovery that the floor tiles where the copper dragon is buried are different from other floor tiles, and the material and shape of the copper dragon are very distinctive, there are various signs that this copper dragon buried in the soil has a special meaning.
"These two copper dragons were buried underground probably to play a role in holding down the house. There was a period in ancient times when people could use dragons, but at that time the management was not strict."
"Some dignitaries will bury the dragon somewhere in their house to avoid disasters and pray for good luck."
"Later, the ruling class controlled the image of dragons, which resulted in people no longer seeing dragons. Only the royal family can use dragons!"
"The possibility of a dragon like the one we discovered today is very high."
"Of course, there were rituals of sacrificing dragons in ancient times. The ancients looked at the sky at night and found that the seven stars in the east - horn, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei and Ji - were connected together like a dragon."
"The ancients called it the Dragon Star. People at that time worshiped the dragon very much and believed that the dragon could bring their wishes to heaven. Therefore, the ancients often held rituals of throwing themselves into the dragon to pray for blessings."
"The two exquisite dragons like these today are also very suitable for being placed on the carriage as decorations. However, we found them in the soil, so the possibility of being used as decorations is very small."
"These are all my guesses. Only the owner at that time knows what these two copper dragons did."
After Wang Xiaoshan finished speaking, the audience also had a new understanding of the pair of copper dragons. He did not explain the purpose of the copper dragons to death. The audience can also temporarily leave the link and think about the specific uses of this treasure.
The uses of many treasures of the ancients are known by later generations from some ancient books, and some are just guessed.
Therefore, some experts only give suggestions and opinions on the use of some babies, without confirming what they are used for.
Of course, unless it is some special treasure, such as mahjong or chess, everyone will know what it is used for at a glance.
[From this point of view, this pair of copper dragons should have been hidden by the owner of the family to guard the house. It is really luxurious to have such a valuable treasure buried in the soil to guard the house!]
[I’ve heard of the Zhaizhao Stone, and today I saw the Zhazhao Dragon for the first time, but the Zhazhao Dragon is a bit more domineering, especially the way it just landed is so beautiful!]
[These two dragons are the most distinctive dragons I have ever seen. If they were not found in the soil, I would have thought that these dragons really flew down from the sky!]
[You can take Lao Wang’s pair of dragons home to house your house. Pick a good location and bury them directly in the soil. The dragons will be buried underground to keep your whole family safe! 】
[You can buy a glass dragon and bury it. If such a precious treasure is buried in the soil, in a few years all the gilt on it may fall off.]
Nowadays, many supermarkets or some houses have house Feng Shui stones. Most of these stones are Taishan stones, but those used to bury dragons like the ancients are still very rare.
It’s no wonder that many viewers found a copper dragon buried in the soil and couldn’t guess what it was for. If it was a big stone, maybe the viewers could guess that it was for a house.
This pair of dragons looks so good-looking and the workmanship is so good that Wang Xiaoshan felt that it was a bit of a disadvantage when used to house the house. It was really overkill and underutilized.
The owner of the family may have held some ceremonies when he buried the pair of bronze dragons. Now Wang Xiaoshan has only dug out the place where the bronze dragons were buried.
Wang Xiaoshan didn't know how big the area used to build the townhouse was. The area he dug was relatively small. He thought the area where the townhouse was originally buried might have been circled separately.
Otherwise, the floor tiles would not be so well protected, and there are not only a few floor tiles on the ground. Of course, Wang Xiaoshan is not very concerned about this.
If the cultural relics unit came to excavate, they should dig out the entire area for research. Maybe some stones used for town houses could be excavated nearby.
Wang Xiaoshan had already buried the pit where the two copper dragons were found. There were no other treasures near the pit just now, and he was not interested in studying them. He was here to dig for treasures, not to do research.
"This pair of copper dragons is very beautiful, but it is not suitable to be buried in my house. But since everyone has said it, I will buy a house stone and put it at home someday."
"The appearance of this dragon is indeed very special. If you go to the museum in the future, you can see if there are any dragons that look similar!"
"The museum may also have dragon or other animal crafts with similar craftsmanship. If you see them, you can listen carefully to the explanations of the museum staff!"
These two copper dragons are cultural relics. Wang Xiaoshan does not dare to bury them in his home. When he sees the copper dragons, he plans to buy a house stone and put them at home.
I have never come across anything in this area before. This time I came across it and Wang Xiaoshan felt that it was necessary to put one up. At least it has a good meaning.
[Lao Wang fell into the eyes of money again. It seems that Lao Wang is going to hand over or sell these two copper dragons, so he can't keep a few as heirlooms! 】
[In the past, when I went to the museum, I just took a quick look at the flowers. Since I watched Lao Wang’s live broadcast, now I will carefully observe the treasures when I go to the museum. I really learned a lot in Lao Wang’s live broadcast room! 】
[Old Wang will dig another hole later to see if there are any strange-looking dragons. There are flying dragons and walking dragons. Next time it’s time to dig for swimming dragons! 】
[The owner of this restaurant not only likes to drink but also likes to collect dragons. Maybe there are some mysterious dragons in a corner under the wild lake! 】
[Lao Wang seizes the time to dig another hole, digging two holes in one day is a bit too much!]
It’s already good that Wang Xiaoshan can dig two dragons with different shapes in Yehu. There are actually viewers who want him to dig dragons with other shapes.
Although there was a period of time in ancient times when the ruling class had lax control over the use of dragons, they could not be used endlessly. Using too much could lead to death.
Wang Xiaoshan has been digging the wild lake for so long, and the dragons unearthed are all buried in the soil and not displayed in the open. This shows that although the management is not strict, it cannot be too excessive.
"In the following time, I will ask the experts to tell you more about this treasure. If you don't understand anything, you can ask the experts!"
After saying this, Wang Xiaoshan gave one of the bronze dragons and the lens to the expert and asked the audience to chat with the audience again.
There was also a bronze dragon that Wang Xiaoshan handed to Li Miaomiao and asked the three reporters to take a closer look. When he was talking about it just now, no one took it.
Now that Wang Xiaoshan has finally finished speaking, experts and reporters can hold the copper dragons in their hands and observe them carefully. Fortunately, there are two of them, otherwise they would not be able to tell them apart.
The expert took the copper dragon and observed it for about five minutes, and then began to tell the audience. Wang Xiaoshan only talked about part of it. In fact, there is still a lot that can be said about this copper dragon.
The expert has just checked the information on the Internet. After watching "The Copper Dragon" just now, the expert has a clear idea. There is no problem in giving a brief explanation to the audience.
The three reporters took the bronze dragon and took a few photos of it. This bronze dragon had two legs on the ground. Without support, the dragon could not stand at all.
The three reporters found two strings from nowhere and tied one to the faucet and the other to the hind legs, so that the photos would look better.
These reporters stay in Yehu every day. In order to take good-looking photos, a few of them will think about it together when they have nothing to do.
Now that the three reporters came to Yehu, they no longer brought a professional cameraman. The task of taking pictures was left to the three of them. Fortunately, it was not difficult to take photos of the treasures in Yehu.
After the three reporters took the photos, they looked at the copper dragon for a while and then went to write the article. Wang Xiaoshan had just said a lot of new content, which was enough for them to write the article.