Mencius continued: "The third method is to divide the jade into two, after some jade objects are damaged, designers and carvers always analyze its original shape according to its damage, and after some ingenuity, and then skillfully divide it on the basis of the original, divide it into two, and divide the original carving into two or more independent or related small pieces. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"This kind of restoration, because it is generally not discarded, reduces or makes up for the original loss, and even the value of the restored jade is sometimes not inferior to the original. But presumably Mr. You, you also understand that this method is not suitable for your jade. In addition, there is also a reinventment, which is not suitable. ”

"The last method is to make up for the deficiencies, mainly for the kind of jade that is missing a small piece, and this kind of jade is generally supplemented by the method. ”

"The addition of jade is generally made with synthetic resin mixed with talcum powder, coated on the missing part, and decorated by plastic engraving. In order to make the color of the repaired part consistent with the color of the surrounding jade, it is necessary to grind the same kind and color raw materials of the restored jade into powder, such as malachite, lapis lazuli, etc., and also use the same color raw materials to adjust the filler, and then fill it. ”

Hearing Meng Zitao say this, You Minqiang said: "You said so much, but I still don't understand why the cost of repairing jade is so expensive. ”

Meng Zitao smiled slightly: "From what I just said, you must also know that except for the first method, other methods are not suitable for repairing this jade, right?"

You Minqiang nodded and said, "Yes, then are you planning to use the first method to repair it?"

Meng Zitao said: "It's not just one way, when your jade is broken, although it is basically complete, there are still some subtle places that are missing, which must be repaired, and it takes a lot of energy." In addition, although I use the first method, the specifics are definitely different, because after this jade is repaired, there is no other difference between what I wear and what I wear is complete. ”

"Can you really do this?" You Minqiang felt a little incredible.

Not to mention You Minqiang, even Hu Yuanliang next to him felt that what Meng Zitao said was too amazing, and whether it was in the book or on the Internet, he had never seen such a powerful method, and finally thought of Meng Zitao's master, so he was half-convinced, and said in his heart, this may be a unique stunt.

Meng Zitao said: "It is true that these can be written into the contract. ”

You Minqiang was a little moved, and said, "It's still too expensive, can it be cheaper?"

Meng Zitao smiled and shook his head: "That's it, I'll make another guarantee, after the repaired jade, I guarantee that the jade is worth three million, if you can't sell it, then I will collect it." ”

You Minqiang hesitated for a while before he said, "How much is the repair cost, is it 600,000 or 700,000?"

"Fold, count it as 650,000. Meng Zitao said: "This price is already very favorable, I will take at least a month to repair it, to be honest, if it weren't for the fact that this jade is too precious, I think it's a pity, otherwise I wouldn't have done it." ”

Meng Zitao was telling the truth, he really had the idea of repairing this jade because it was precious, and if he repaired this jade just for this money, it would be a bit more than worth the loss.

For You Minqiang, Meng Zitao said this is just a bargaining tactic, he said: "I know it's not easy to repair, but this price is really expensive, if it's 300,000, I will agree." ”

Meng Zitao refused: "I'm sorry, the price I said is already the bottom line, if you think it's expensive, you can go to someone else to take a look." ”

Meng Zitao's appearance of not entering the oil and salt made You Minqiang a little unhappy, he was silent for a moment, and said, "Then let me think about it again." ”

"No problem. Meng Zitao nodded: "But I'm going to the capital tonight, and it is estimated that I won't be back until a month." In addition, if you want me to help with the repair, the cost will be paid first, of course, if the requirements of the contract are not met, I can do some compensation. ”

"Okay, I got it. ”

Yan Minqiang packed up his things, and then said goodbye, before leaving, he didn't ask Meng Zitao for a contact information, probably not willing to mend here.

Hu Yuanliang said with some disdain: "This person is really greedy enough, if it were me, I would definitely agree." ”

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "Regardless of him, it is also his loss if he doesn't ask me to repair, and I don't have time to repair jade during this time." ”

"That's right. Hu Yuanliang nodded again and again, if the jade repair can indeed reach what Meng Zitao said, it will indeed be the best result.

At this time, Zhu Xinyue asked, "Boss, I have a question. ”

Meng Zitao said, "You ask." ”

Zhu Xinyue asked: "How did the ancients treat the remnant jade?"

Meng Zitao smiled and asked, "Do you know how Qianlong treated jade?"

Zhu Xinyue thought for a while: "It seems that Qianlong cherishes jade very much." ”

Meng Zitao smiled: "That's right......"

Qianlong cherished jade is famous, and wanted to take the jade carved by Yangcheng craftsmen to offer treasures, but was reprimanded by Qianlong Yitongbao, accusing this move of not only making the window useless, but also wasting good jade materials, destroying the beauty of jade, and issued an edict to strictly prohibit making similar jade.

Although this story is a bit exaggerated, from the jade handed down from Qianlong, it is indeed rare to see hollow jade, which also shows that this matter is not groundless.

So, how did Qianlong deal with this kind of residual jade?

In the Forbidden City of Baodao, there are several special jade, these jade pieces without exception, are all made of damaged jade, presumably everyone should be able to guess the attitude towards this kind of residual jade at that time.

In fact, not only at the time of Qianlong, but since ancient times, as long as it is good jade, the owner is generally reluctant to discard the residual jade, and often changes it into suitable jade according to the shape.

This is also the more common way to deal with damaged jade, which is generally based on the premise of covering up and making up for the damage of jade, so as to recreate it with ingenuity. In the long career of the artist, the masters have created and accumulated a variety of wonderful methods of adaptation and re-repair, such as "to make up for the high", "to make up for the thin", "to make up for the bad", "to break to make up for the broken" and so on.

Meng Zitao took a sip of tea and continued: "Therefore, in the ancient jade collection, there are many jade artifacts that have undergone different degrees of manual restructuring, and the reason is due to various kinds of damage. Generally speaking, as long as the process is in place, it must be acceptable, and if you are afraid that the level is not at home and you sell things as a whole device, it is a complete pit person. ”

Hu Yuanliang agreed: "The boss is right, the jade restructured by the profiteers is indeed very deceptive, like I encountered a jade restructured jade wall before, and I almost fell for it." ”

Zhu Xinyue looked very curious, hurriedly poured a cup of tea for Hu Yuanliang, and asked with a smile: "Brother Hu, how did you find out?"

Hu Yuanliang smiled and took a sip of tea from the teacup, and then said: "In fact, it is not difficult to understand the reason, generally speaking, all restructured jade has some original characteristics that cannot be disposed of, such as the common use of damaged Warring States jade bi to change to jade, because the outer edge of the jade is a whole circle. ”

After changing to Yuhuang, the single line on the outer edge goes straight to the end, which is completely different from the semicircular line and the horizontal line of the real Yuhuang. It was with this that I discovered the flaw and avoided a single punch. ”

Meng Zitao took over and said: "That's right, ancient jade has the characteristics of reasonable structural proportions and comfortable visual shape, if you find that the shape of a jade is a little abnormal or awkward, you must first consider whether it has been restructured, and you should always keep this in mind in the future collection road." ”

"Understood. Zhu Xinyue nodded solemnly.

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "In fact, if you find a modified jade, you don't have to be afraid of a tiger and a scorpion." Like this jade, the average ancient jade collector is reluctant to collect, which causes the overall price of this ancient jade to be relatively low, you can buy it as a specimen, especially the ancient jade with a blue color, the price is right, don't miss it. ”

Zhu Xinyue nodded again and again: "I will keep your words in my heart." ”……

At noon, after eating, Meng Zitao was about to go to He Wanyi, but just as he went back to the store to get something, You Minqiang came again, this time he also took a box in his hand.

You Minqiang said hello to Meng Zitao, and then said: "Boss Meng, I'm really sorry, I went to inquire before, and your price is indeed quite appropriate, but I am lonely and unheard." ”

Meng Zitao smiled and said that it was okay, and then said, "Then are you going to let me help you repair it?"

"...... right"

Meng Zitao waved his hand: "Mr. You, I want to give you a foundation on this matter first, I also said before, I am busy this month, so if you want to repair it, the jade must be placed here for at least two months, if you agree, then I will help you." ”

"No problem. You Minqiang should have inquired very clearly, and agreed without thinking too much. (To be continued.) )