The most important prerequisite for collecting antiques is to identify the authenticity of ancient and modern times, relying on eyesight. Whether it is unearthed or passed down from generation to generation, the only way to identify is to observe with "eyes". It is not easy to practice a pair of "eyes". It is not easy to observe for many years, but also to understand the meticulousness of observation. While observing, you must also have a deep understanding of history and the craftsmanship of each period. With these two things, you have to enter the threshold of treasure appraisal.

Anyone who loves to collect antiques has more or less experience in appraising treasures. Therefore, it was said that Chen Ao can also appraise treasures, so Zhou Zheng's interest came.

Chen Ao is several levels higher than Zhou Zheng. He not only knows how to appraise treasures, but also makes treasures. Fake antiques are the guys he eats. To fake antiques, you must not only know how to appraise treasures, but also have to not have any mistakes in the historical details of the antiques. In addition, the craftsmanship and materials of various eras are also very particular.

For example, if a world-renowned Tang Sancai wants to copy it, you must first understand its historical details. Any historical record about it cannot be missed. For example, someone collected it during a certain period, someone broke a corner during a certain period, and someone buried it with someone during a certain period. Then it is the selection of materials, the level of craftsmanship in the Tang Dynasty, the use of materials, and the atmosphere. All of these must be considered.

Chen Ao is a fake master, so he is naturally not afraid of Zhou Zheng's temptation. Wow, if Chen Ao cannot identify antiques, don't you laugh out loud when he hears it when he is later generations?

However, before every appraisal, Chen Ao did not dare to take it lightly. At this time, he rolled up his sleeves, carefully picked up the inkstone on the desk, and his eyes began to patrol every detail.

When identifying inkstones, the first thing to do is to look at it. This is mainly to look at its texture, craftsmanship, quality, inscriptions. The inkstone has been a bit old. The material is still unseen for the time being, but the craftsmanship is excellent. It has a broad atmosphere. The edges of the inkstone are smooth, which should not be a work from the Han and Jin Dynasties. Although the craftsmanship level at that time has made great progress, it has not yet reached this level. Inferior, the inkstone should be in the late Five Dynasties and early Sui Dynasty.

There is no inscription under the inkstone. From this, it is inferred that this should not be an inkstone for the palace or princes. It is rare to have such delicate workmanship but is also an inkstone for ordinary people.

Chen Ao suddenly became interested. He gently used his fingers to bounce the bottom of the inkstone, and a heavy sound of wood came out, which was very thick. Chen Ao smiled and determined that this should be Duan inkstone. Duan inkstone and She inkstone are known as famous inkstones all over the world. They are famous for their solid, lubricating, delicate and delicate stones. They use Duan inkstone to grind inks without stagnation, and the ink is quickly produced. The ink grinds out fine and smooth, and the writing is smooth and does not damage the hair. The color of the handwriting remains unchanged. Whether it is hot or cold, the Duan inkstone is pressed with his hand to the heart of the inkstone. The heart of the inkstone is blue and dark green, and the water vapor will not dry for a long time. There is a saying that "grinding ink with ha Qi" is "Ha Qi"

The sound of Duan inkstone is better than the sound of wood, followed by the sound of tiles and the sound of gold is the lower. The sound of wood made just now shows that the material of this Duan inkstone is excellent and valuable.

Chen Ao put down the inkstone and began to stumble. This inkstone is very strange. It is obviously valuable and exquisite in craftsmanship, but it has no inscriptions. Who has the financial resources to manufacture and use except the palace kings and princes? Many history is often excavated from antiques, and antiques can be cited as evidence of history. This is the charm of antiques.

The more doubts there were, the more Chen Ao was more excited. At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten the existence of the Duke. He held his hands and did not leave the inkstone. However, he murmured: "The inkstone surface is sunken. I believe that the person who uses the inkstone is a well-educated person and the texture is very smooth. Then the inkstone grinding must be a woman with gentle force and rich experience in inkstone grinding."

Chen Ao was even more confused by inferring this. Since this is the case, the owner of the inkstone should be a nobleman and has a very noble status. If a poor person is, grinding the inkstone will naturally be done by himself. The man has great strength and will not be so smooth. But if a woman has a very rich experience in grinding the inkstone, then this person should be a slave, a slave who specializes in grinding the inkstone for his master.

The extravagant trend in the early Sui Dynasty was not yet ready, and Emperor Wen of Sui at that time was reluctant to even use a carriage. The best Duan inkstone, coupled with the maid who specializes in grinding inkstones, all of this can prove that its owner has considerable power and is rich enough to rival a country. So, why is there no inscription? It cannot be explained. Since the family background is so noble, according to common sense, inscriptions are necessary. Any instrument of a large mansion will be engraved with inscriptions to show its identity.

Unless...unless this person wants to deliberately keep a low profile and encounter some political suspicion. This suspicion is likely to be fatal, making him dare not overcome it in any detail.

Chen Ao then smiled bitterly, it didn't make sense, and he didn't engrave any forbidden words on the inscription. What's the point of crossing, unless this person's archery and snake shadow, or...

"Yes." Chen Ao was ecstatic, his eyes lit up, and he said to himself: "In the early Sui Dynasty, I actually forgot about this period. There is nothing wrong with it, it's him."

Chen Ao finally came to his senses and looked at him with a close eye. He saw Zhou Zheng smiling and twisting his beard at him. This look was very ambiguous and meaningful.

What's going on? Chen Ao suddenly felt a little chilled on his back. He looked around and realized that he was sitting on the chair of the Duke's Grand Master, and the Duke was "driven" by himself, and he was so arrogant that he was robbed by the Duke.

Sorry, Chen Ao stood up from the Grand Master's chair and said, "Mr. I'm sorry for your sins. Chen Ao is really dead."

Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "In life, we will inevitably have preferences. If we have preferences, we will be obsessed. If we have obsessions, we will naturally forget etiquette. How can I blame it? Speaking of which, I used to... cough cough..."

Zhou Zheng turned red slightly and couldn't continue talking, and was very embarrassed. He thought to himself: "What should I do with a younger generation?"

Zhou Zheng led himself as half a confidant. On the one hand, although Chen Ao did nothing but consequences, he was very interested. On the other hand, Chen Ao was Chen Ji's apprentice, so Zhou Zheng looked at him differently. Third, Zhou Zheng found that he and Chen Ao actually had a common preference, and Chen Ao's words and deeds just now were absolutely unpretentious. Looking at his various actions when identifying the inkstone, it proved that this young man was a veteran.

In life, it is hard to find a close friend. Zhou Zheng's mind changed very quickly, and he almost wanted to tell his past embarrassing things. Fortunately, he kept silent in time, otherwise he would be unable to hold on.

Chen Ao smiled and said, "Has the Duke of China also had my Menglang today? Let me think about it. The Duke of China has a high position and is nothing in front of ordinary people. If I guessed correctly, it should be that the official family asked the Duke to appraise the treasure. The Duke of China was unscrupulous for a while and must have done something very embarrassing."

Zhou Zheng laughed, without denying it, and agreed, so he said with interest: "Have you tasted this inkstone?"

Chen Ao said confidently: "This is the best Duan inkstone from the early Sui Dynasty. The material is mainly made of parrot eyes. The most amazing thing is that the parrot eyes actually show a green color. I am afraid that there will be no ten in the world."

Zhou Zheng nodded repeatedly: "It's not wrong at all, but what is the origin of this inkstone?"

Chen Ao smiled slightly: "Most of the inkstones of the middle and upper class have inscriptions, but this inkstone does not. If you want to guess the identity of its owner, the difficulty will be increased by hundreds or thousands of times. The man in charge of me like this makes me embarrassed." He kept it a secret first, and then slowly said: "Fortunately, I have some understanding of the history of the early Sui Dynasty, and I have confirmed it with this inkstone, and finally remembered someone."

Zhou Zheng's eyes were full of expectations and hurriedly said, "You say." He is an expert, so he naturally understands that Chen Ao's words are not false. It is not easy for ordinary people to see the material, appearance, and age of antiques. What's more, he guesses the source without inscriptions. If Chen Ao can tell the right way, then his level is probably comparable to Bianjing's treasure appraisals.

Chen Ao said: "Uncle Chen, Master, I wonder if I guessed it wrong."

Zhou Zheng slapped the table and said happily: "It turns out that he is a young man, but you actually got it."

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Khan, thank you for your support, I won’t name it here. The deputy moderator is very attentive and touching. There are friends who give rewards. Hu has always kept it in mind. Gift is light and affection is heavy. Your reward is encouragement to me. (Khan, why do I say that gifts are light? It’s too shameless, but it’s still very heavy.)
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