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The inkstone, in the position of the ancient scholars, is similar to the luxury car in the eyes of the rich second generation now, there is no supercar or anything, I am embarrassed to say that my rich second generation?

"It's not new, right? Everyone should know it. Zhao Tianming said with a smile.

As someone from a family of teachers, how could he not know such a thing?

"I know it's an inkstone, but I don't know what age or what it is. I heard that there are many kinds of inkstones, right?" Lu Yating's eldest brother asked.

Zhao Tianming nodded: "There are many types of inkstones according to the different inkstones. In China, there are four most famous inkstones, also known as the four famous inkstones. They are the Duan inkstones of our province, which began to be mined during the Tang Dynasty. In the late Tang Dynasty, it was produced from An, Huiwu, Yuan, in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was produced in Shan, Xijiang, and in the Song Dynasty, it was produced in Gansu, Sulin, and Tan. ”

"Then what kind of inkstone is it?" Lu Yating asked.

Zhao Tianming put down the inkstone, pointed to the inkstone and said, "You see, this color is the most special of all inkstones, emerald green. ”

The inkstone with this characteristic is very obvious, and it is the Taohe inkstone among the four famous inkstones, referred to as Taoyan.

Tao Yan is famous at home and abroad for its stone color turquoise, elegant and rare, hard and fine, crystal like jade, silent buckle, can produce water droplets, fast ink without damage, ink storage for a long time and not drying up, has always been the treasure of the palace room, the treasure of the literati and ink writers, the gift of relatives and friends, the wonder in the antique inventory.

"It is the Tao inkstone among the four famous inkstones, which is very easy to identify, and it is a color that is not found in all inkstones. Zhao Tianming said to them.

Lu Yating's eldest brother was overjoyed, since it is a famous inkstone, it must be very valuable?

He is still supporting a building, and he is under a lot of pressure, supporting his wife and children, and there is almost no income left over for his parents. Of course, his parents don't need his help, and sometimes they even subsidize his family.

Therefore, he is still quite sensitive to money. Vulgar is a little vulgar, but life can't work without money! You can be a little harder, but your wife and children have to work hard to make their lives better, and it is a man's responsibility.

"Worth the money, right?"

Lu Yating was speechless, what the hell did her eldest brother be tortured by life?

As he wished, Zhao Tianming nodded: "Since the Tang Dynasty became famous, Lao Keng Taoyan has always been owned by royal writers and wealthy businessmen. How can it not be worthless? Now, the stone material of Taoyan is very scarce, and it is almost exhausted. ”

Their old pit stones were formed in the Devonian system of the Paleozoic Era, about 400 million to 350 million years ago, which is hundreds of millions more than the formation of jade. It is a fine mud slate shale with metamorphosis of water in the Devonian system, and the movement of the ore belt is complex, it is difficult to form a rock layer, and the reserves are very small.

"If you don't look at the market, it seems that it is easy to see this kind of inkstone for sale, and it is all over the street. However, more than ninety percent of them are all counterfeits. ”

Zhao Tianming told Lu Yating's eldest brother, not to mention now, in ancient times, the stones of Taoyan were extremely precious, and the mining was strictly controlled.

There is a story in it that in order to strengthen the management and protection of the mining area and prevent illegal quarrying by local villagers and outsiders, Tusi and local leaders took strict administrative measures and spread feudal superstitions through monasteries and other religious institutions to restrain people.

They carved a huge monument to the lama on the rock next to the cave door. Stone buyers must offer a sheep to the "Lama" before quarrying, and pray and sacrifice in front of the stele before entering the cave to quarry.

Otherwise, it is said that not only will you not be able to extract good stones, but you will also suffer misfortune and hail in the area.

No one dared to test these superstitious ideas, and the people were convinced that not only did they not dare to offend them in the slightest, but they also strictly controlled outsiders, and they were not allowed to act without permission and against the gods.

This measure of Tusi adapted to the social system of the local **** at that time, although it had a certain deceptive color, but it was a feasible management method.

"When I got to the Republic of China, the damage was a bit serious. Today, the reason why Taoyan resources are so scarce is largely caused by unscientific mining during the Republic of China. ”

Zhao Tianming explained to everyone: In the later period of the Republic of China, the government was the first to expropriate, and there were more wars, and smoke broke out. In order to deal with it in all directions, no one dared to offend, so he could only intensify the exploitation and exploitation of his subjects. As a tribute, the annual tribute has skyrocketed.

The demand for stone and the amount of mining have also increased accordingly, and the management of the mining area has gradually become chaotic.

Many middle and lower grade stones are not comprehensively utilized, and all of them are abandoned and weathered. Several caves of high-quality ore were destroyed, collapsed, and could not be quarried. There is no long-term plan for caves and pits, and only a single person is allowed to climb out and climb in, not to mention any safety support facilities. The entire mining belt has been chiseled and peeled off in more than ten years, and it is full of potholes and sores.

"Your piece, in terms of material texture, belongs to medium-grade stone. However, this carving is quite interesting, and it should be from the hands of famous artists. ”

I saw that the carving of the inkstone turned out to be a green mountain and green water, and there was a lake in the middle. As long as the ink is polished, the ink remains in the depression in the middle, forming a lake, which is very ingenious.

Get!

It is the four famous inkstones again, and it is from the hands of famous artists, does anyone believe that it is cheap?

Tao stone is not only beautiful in color, but also naturally formed in stone patterns more charming. Some are like stormy waves, some are like flat water microwaves, and some are like clouds, air, dots and other natural patterns, fully showing the dynamic.

From this inkstone, you can get a glimpse of one or two, the carver carves along those stone patterns, gives full play to his imagination, and carves this piece of art in front of him, which is very rare.

Measure the value of an inkstone, that is, six aspects.

First, the material should be excellent, the inkstone made of end stone, Sheshi stone, Taohe stone, all have collection value; second, the age should be long; third, the carving should be exquisite, the carving process in the Ming and Qing dynasties is the most; fourth, the inkstone with celebrity inscriptions is more valuable; fifth, the inkstone with the characteristics of the times is the best; finally, the shape should be beautiful, and the inkstone body should be complete.

For example, the material of the famous inkstone is better than that of the ordinary inkstone, and the price is always higher than the ordinary inkstone.

In addition, the engraving process of the inkstone is an important factor in determining the value of the inkstone.

In addition, the shape and condition of the inkstone is also a reference point of value, generally speaking, the price of a square and round inkstone is much more expensive than that of an irregular inkstone.

As the saying goes, "the inkstone is famous and valuable", referring to the inscription on the inkstone.

If you look closely, the inkstone in front of you also has an inscription.

"Look here, do you know who it is?" Zhao Tianming said, pointing to the inscription.