"Brother Qiao, I wonder if you can come and take a look at the objects we have brought, and explain them to us, which will also broaden our eyesight."
Suddenly, an old man who looked about the same age as Blind Liu, wearing a small hat, pointed at the objects on the table and said to Qiao Meng with a smile.
Qiao Meng said modestly: "Senior, I have just entered the industry. I am still young and have very little qualifications. How dare I speak nonsense in front of you? I still have to learn more from you."
"Senior, please don't embarrass our brother Qiao. How dare he give random advice here?" Jin Long quickly smoothed things over for Qiao Meng.
"That's not right. The so-called expert is a teacher. Since little brother Qiao can be a close disciple of Tian Lao, he must have great abilities. We have heard a lot about your deeds just now. This
There are many things in it that very few people can do, so why can't we gain more knowledge?" Another uncle who looked to be about the same age as Jin Long and Chen Shicheng said.
"Yes, this is an exchange activity for us. Naturally, we have to communicate and learn from each other. We can't just let Brother Qiao watch." The old man said to the thin old man sitting opposite him.
Seeing that the situation was no longer easy to refuse, Qiao Meng had no choice but to say: "In that case, seniors, I will give you a brief introduction. I am not very talented and have little knowledge. If there is anything wrong, please give me some advice."
I originally wanted to give more advice, but now I nodded in approval after hearing Qiao Meng's words.
At this time, Qiao Meng walked over directly, picked up the objects on the table and began to observe them. Many people just looked at him and said nothing for fear of disturbing him. What he did just now also had a hint of intimidation.
You have to leave a good impression at this time, otherwise it will be terrible if God can't bear to see his apprentice being bullied.
There are more than ten or twenty items on this large table, including porcelain, pens, inks, paper and inkstones, coins, calligraphy and paintings. Basically, there are all kinds of items, like an exhibition stand for treasures.
What Qiao Meng is holding is the first object on the table closest to him, which is a purple clay teapot from the Qing Dynasty.
Purple clay teapots of the Qing Dynasty were first used in the Ming Dynasty, but their shapes are relatively rare, mostly round and ribbed. The entire pot body has mostly handles, and there are hard handles and soft handles. They are not wide enough, have a flat bottom, and have less light elements.
, but more gorgeous and very close to people’s lives.
It was not until the early Qing Dynasty that the purple clay teapot was officially developed, and its shapes were mainly natural and geometric shapes. Among the people, there are some practical purple clay teapots that are smaller, with short flow and small ear handles. They look very small and exquisite.
The number of inscriptions increases, and the additional decorations become more numerous.
As the craftsmanship of the Qing Dynasty became increasingly mature, the finished products of purple clay teapots were also becoming more and more perfect. Whether it was relief, printing, decals, glazes, or colors, they were constantly developing in a more gorgeous direction, in order to adapt to the luxurious fashion of the palace and the royal family.
Therefore, purple clay teapots are also valued by the court and are a kind of tribute.
After Qiao Meng carefully looked at the purple clay pot up and down, he did not turn on the power. Such a small object can already be analyzed by its own ability, so there is no need to spend so much energy to turn on the power.
"This purple clay pot was forged in the late Qing Dynasty. Its shape is informal and there are many decorations attached to it. Just the printing has two patterns that complement each other. In addition, the texture of the body is warm and lustrous, and the fetal bones are
Firm, with relatively thick sidewalls,
The color of the riding mud is mixed with small dots, which should be "pear blossom dots". Secondly, the font used for identification and inscription is the main engraving font in the late Qing Dynasty - seal script." Qiao Meng did not pause to read all the dots he saw.
Having said it out loud, the analysis was very detailed.
After listening to Qiao Meng's analysis, everyone present nodded in agreement. Many people had observed this purple clay teapot, and it was undoubtedly authentic. However, it was just a small artifact. Everyone thought it was not difficult.
It can be considered that he has just started, so he motioned for him to continue the appraisal.
There was really nothing to be proud of. Qiao Meng smiled slightly and then picked up the next artifact in order and began to identify it. The dozens of artifacts in the first row were quickly evaluated by him. Some of them were genuine and some were fake.
But Qiao Meng explained everything in detail. At this time, everyone no longer had so many doubts about Qiao Meng. After all, it is really rare for a person to be so versatile and able to withstand the test.
Basically, people who do treasure appraisal in the antique industry have one thing that they are good at, whether it is porcelain, calligraphy and painting, or jade. There are very few people who can study almost every aspect like Qiao Meng.
Said to be an all-rounder.
At this time, not only these people who had seen Qiao Meng's ability for the first time were surprised, but Jin Long couldn't help but become curious. How on earth was this done? Mr. Tian probably was at this level. He heard from Chen Shicheng before
Said he was only twenty-one years old.
He is so versatile at such an age, why would he be a disciple? However, this was just what Jin Long was thinking in his heart. If he said it out, wouldn't he be taught a lesson by God?
However, others now not only respect Qiao Meng's expression, but also look up to Tian Lao. For such a young disciple to have such achievements, Tian Lao himself will be even more defiant.
Feeling the admiring looks from the people around me, Tianlao, who was sitting in the corner quietly chatting with a few old friends at first, didn't know what was going on. After learning about it, he not only felt very relieved, but also more...
I feel very lucky to have such an apprentice when I am still young. This is definitely the best gift God has given him in his later years.
Just like this, another short period of time passed, and basically all the treasures in the other row were appraised by Qiao Meng. The results of the appraisal also left everyone present speechless. There was no mistake in anything, even the wording.
Extremely insightful.
Immediately afterwards, Qiao Meng continued to look down. He could see that there were only three artifacts left on the table that had not yet been identified. When he picked up the first one, Qiao Meng felt that it was very different. This thing was considered a good treasure. It was better than before.
The value of the appraisal was one level higher, so he paid more attention to it.
"Brother Qiao, wait a minute. This artifact belongs to me. I managed to get it from an auction in Jingdezhen. I hope everyone can take a closer look. This is Ming Yongle blue and white porcelain.
Absolutely top quality.”
An old man who looked very wealthy just by looking at his clothes suddenly stood up and said to Qiao Meng and everyone else.
"What?"
"I haven't had time to see this bowl before, but I didn't expect it to be so extraordinary."
Some seniors were a little surprised when they heard this. It was also because Tianlao and the others came not long after the exchange activity, so their attention shifted to Qiao Meng, which led to them not reading all the items on the table one by one.
Now after listening to this person's introduction, everyone sitting at this long table came forward to observe carefully, and the matter of Qiao Meng's appraisal was naturally temporarily forgotten.
The Yongle Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty was the reign name of Zhu Di, the founder of the Ming Dynasty. It lasted for 21 years and was the representative of the period when the national power of the Ming Dynasty was the most powerful.
At this time, Jingdezhen's porcelain industry was not only prosperous, but its technology was also advancing by leaps and bounds. It enjoyed a high reputation for its exquisite body and glaze, rich cyan color, diverse shapes and extremely beautiful decorative designs. It was closely related to the porcelain of the later period.
Xuande blue and white porcelain is now said to have created the golden age of blue and white porcelain in Chinese history.
The quality of porcelain in the early and late Yongle Dynasty has changed even more. The finished products of the early Yongle Dynasty are basically close to those of the late Hongwu Dynasty, but the finished products of the later period are connected with the early Xuande period.
And Jingdezhen has the title of "Porcelain Capital", which is still used today. This is not unreasonable. It is located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province today and belongs to the transition zone between Huangshan Mountain, Huaiyu Remaining Vein and Panyang Lake Plain. It is also the center of Anhui,
The junction of the three provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangxi is one of the most important transportation hubs between these three points.
Jingdezhen City, which already existed in the Spring and Autumn Period, is an absolutely ancient city. It was only after the Song Dynasty that it was officially renamed Jingdezhen by Song Zhenzong.
As early as the Eastern Han Dynasty, the ancients built kilns in Jingdezhen and fired ceramics. In the Tang Dynasty, due to the good soil quality in Jingdezhen, the ancestors absorbed the advantages of southern celadon and northern white porcelain to produce a kind of blue and white porcelain, which was crystal clear at that time.
The moist blue and white porcelain is known as fake jade and was once exported to Europe in large quantities as a resource exchange.
Even in modern times, Jingdezhen Ceramics is still the largest and best porcelain producer in my country. Its finished products of all dynasties are naturally of great value, so it is not surprising that it has attracted so many people's attention.
Everyone looks at it and touches it. They all want to study it thoroughly before passing it on to the next person to watch. The enthusiasm is the same as ever.
Qiao Meng couldn't intervene, so he could only stand aside and watch, waiting for them to finish. After all, they were all seniors, and it was impossible for him to join in and compete with them.
In this way, the respect and humility that a junior should have towards his elders will be lost. Not only will he be scolded, but he will also be looked down upon by others. Although many people dare not say it openly, their inner thoughts will also lead to a person
If your attitude toward others changes drastically, you will suffer unjust injustice that day.
"You are a very good apprentice. You know when to stand out and when to settle down. This kind of calmness is very rare. No wonder you made an exception and accepted an apprentice. I remember you...sigh."
An old man sitting at the same table with Tian Lao spoke highly of Qiao Meng, but when he was about to talk about some old things, he hesitated.
"Haha, you don't have to be like this. I have let go of that matter. It was only after I saw Qiao Meng that I figured out that maybe he was the opportunity God gave me to make up for it. He has a lot of Xiaotian's temperament, but they are completely
Both of them have their own merits, and I will train him well." Tian Lao knew very clearly what the old man wanted to say, so he said with certainty.
In fact, this Xiaotian was a disciple that Tianlao had taken in before, but he passed away in an accident, which has always been a pain in his heart.