Shengshi Collection Chapter 10 Han Dynasty Terracotta Figurines 2

The terracotta figurines playing musical instruments are a type of rap figurines in ancient China. A kind of "advocating excellent opera" performed by Confucianism. The form of the performance has to say. Sing. Happy. Lyrics. It's similar to modern burlesque. Rap figurines are also known as storytelling figurines, and actors who are "advocating excellent plays" are called "excellent actors". So. The rap figurines are also known as the "Superior Figurines". And because you are all dwarfs. So. Rap figurines are also known as dwarf guide figurines.

The boss took the whole terracotta figurine out of the colored plastic bag and put it aside. You can't really say "take". Because this terracotta figurine is half a meter high. The boss said very politely: "Mr. Tang." You give the appraisal. "The name of a man is the son of a tree. The bosses who have watched the show "Shengshi Collection" want to lie to Tang Feng again. Weigh yourself in the estimation.

"Huh. You're welcome. I'm just going to take a look. Tang Feng spoke. Approaching this terracotta figurine began to take a closer look. This rap figurine is shaped like a character from a comic. The head is large, the body is small, and the body is stubby. Stature ratio disorder. It looks very funny. It sits on the floor and wears a small crown of soft cloth on its head. And tied a long scarf around the forehead with a knot similar to the headscarf of a peasant in northern Shaanxi. The forehead is covered with wrinkles. Squinted eyes. The expression is lively and harmonious. It was naked. He holds a na-like instrument in both hands, and wears long pants underneath. Barefooted. The right foot is cocked outward. It's obvious and cute. That is what Lin Muyu said is cute.

Tang Feng knew that this was an Eastern Han Dynasty terracotta figurine, and the terracotta figurines of the two Han Dynasty were very different from the terracotta figurines of the Qin Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty.

The terracotta figurines of the Qin Dynasty are mainly made of military materials. The Terracotta Army is one of them. After the transition of the Western Han Dynasty. In the Eastern Han Dynasty. Servant dance figurines became mainstream. The modeling object is transformed from a military horse to a dancing girl. Servant. Farmers and rap performers and other market figures.|The terracotta figurines of the Tang Dynasty began to develop into painted pottery, and the most famous is Tang Sancai.

After the shape was broken, the wind began to observe the pottery of the pottery. The surface of this terracotta figurine is mottled. The color is quaint. The dull gray has a slight hint of vermilion. In terms of color. No problem either. The qualities of the color are indicated. This is typical gray pottery, and the production process of gray pottery is higher than that of red pottery; The wall bricks commonly used in modern times are red bricks, and the price of red bricks is lower than that of gray bricks. Because the strength of gray bricks is higher than that of red bricks.

But from the point of view of the craft water of the pottery industry as a whole. The production process of gray pottery is relatively simple. Its firing principle is: after the clay adobe tire is put into the kiln, it is fired with a reducing flame. The reduction of ferrite in the pottery tire to bivalent iron makes the pottery tire excellent. The firing temperature of gray pottery is generally around 80 to 900 degrees Celsius. Although the production process in the Eastern Han Dynasty can completely increase the firing temperature to more than 1100 degrees. However, this will increase the cost and reduce the production rate, and is not suitable for mass production.

After. Tang Feng took a closer look at the subtleties of this terracotta figurine. There is no trace of connection, indicating that this is a hollow pottery figurine formed as a whole, and anyone who has played the art should know that large-scale pottery is hollow. The solid core is easy to crack, and of course there are still large solid terracotta figurines. However, it must be fired in sections before splicing. Tang Feng knocked on this terracotta figurine. Sure enough, it is a hollow gray pottery with a hard texture. He nodded slightly. It's almost certain that this thing is real. It depends on the price. He asked his boss, "How much does this stuff cost?"

The boss smiled and said, "Are you sincere?"

Tang Feng also smiled. said: "It depends on whether you are sincere or not." ”

"Mr. Tang. You are a knowledgeable person. I'm also indiscriminately bidding. The boss said seriously: "1 million." ”

"Do you want so much?" asked Lin Muyu, who had two modern terracotta figurines in the window.

Tang Feng continued: "Can you have less?"

The boss was a little embarrassed and said, "This is what my friend got here and consigned." If it is less than 10,000, he will not sell. ”

Tang Feng felt a hint of no. That's the bad thing about being on TV. As long as it's something he likes. Don't even think about the price of a leak. Seeing that he was thinking about it, the boss said, "Mr. Tang." You know the market better than I do. This is the real thing, and the price is naturally a little higher. ”

Tang Feng understood. The other party has made it clear. At this price, it will not be sold. He asked, "Where did you come from?" and this was a way of bargaining. If you don't come in the right way, it's black goods. Naturally, the price cannot be set according to market conditions.

"No matter where it comes from. No one will remember it until you get to me. "The boss's words have a taste. That means. You can rest assured. It doesn't matter if it's a cat road or a dog road. Up to me. He won't lose a penny.

The price of 10,000 yuan is a bit expensive. But it's still below the market price. At the 0 Chongyuan International Spring Large-scale Art Auction. The Eastern Han Dynasty rap terracotta figurine, which is slightly inferior to this terracotta figurine, is estimated to be worth 00,000 to 1 million Hong Kong dollars. Later, I don't know why. This terracotta figurine was not successfully traded. In any case, the price of the auction house can be said to be the most accurate market vane. Even if you buy it for 100. It is also unlikely to lose money.

But Tang Feng began to hesitate after figuring out the price. Antiques is a comprehensive discipline. Identifying antiques also has an element of gambling. Tang Feng is now only basically sure that this is genuine. Not 100% sure. Since antiques have an element of gambling. That must also have the psychology of a gambler. If the price of this rap terracotta figurine is only 100,000 yuan. Tang Feng will not hesitate to buy it. It's a small and big deal. But now the price is 1 million. The stakes increase. reported lower. Tang Feng, who was originally a little sure, was not a little cautious.

"You kid is still cheating!" Tang Feng was thinking. Three strong men burst into the store. The leader is fierce and fierce. But not at all bluffing. It's funny. Because he also holds a rap terracotta figurine in his hands. The strong man said menacingly: "You are not small." It's all deceived by your master. Thou shalt not go out to inquire either. On the borders of Beijing. I don't have any of them except the one in the center. Who dares not to give Wang Tianshuo face?" At least he knew that he had nothing to do except for the central one.

The boss habitually lifted his glasses. said: "I said big brother." Which one is this?"

A cultural person who has read books. I want to change the previous one. I'll let you hear it right away. One word. I'm here to return the goods. ”

Tang Feng felt very strange. Such a typical market hooligan can still publish a book. He looked at Lin Muyu, who had also published a book, and felt at a glance that it was not as difficult as she said.

Regardless of the other party's good formation. But the owner was calm. Don't worry. Why do you want to return it?"

"What else!" Tianshuo is still holding the rap terracotta figurine. He said, "You're a fake!"

"How could it be fake" The boss took out his phone. Said seriously: "Don't worry. This thing was put here by my friend and consigned it. I immediately called him over. ”

Wang Tianshuo said: "Well, I won't embarrass you." But I'll just wait for ten minutes, and within ten minutes, if he comes, you can do it. And then. Wang Shuo put the rap figurine in his hand on the tent. He first looked at the rap figurine in front of Tang Feng. looked at Tang Feng again and said, "Dude." Don't look at it, I'll look at it from an expert. This is made from fragments of terracotta figurines left over from old kiln sites and milled into powder - mixed with new clay. I almost fell for the new pottery that was remade into the kiln. ”

What Wang Tianshuo said is not unreasonable. This method of falsification is very immoral. The counterfeiter first selects the authentic product with complete condition and high price as a reference, and then uses the remnant pottery fragments that are the same as the original artifact, or directly destroys some ancient pottery with low economic value to obtain the fragments and re-grind them. Then these ancient pottery powders are mixed with new clay and re-made into the kiln for firing.

This is a clever method of falsification. But there are also flaws, and the ancient pottery powder that has been fired once is called cooked pottery in academic terms." New clay that has not been fired is called "raw earth". There is no physical structural difference between cooked pottery and raw earth. But the chemical structure is very different. The difference is not visible on the surface. But after firing into pottery, there is nothing to hide. Raw soil embryos are fired into pottery. There will be a twenty percent shrinkage. Pottery, on the other hand, has little or no shrinkage. The difference in shrinkage results in uniform particles on the surface of the finished product. It looks like it has a special "rough" effect like orange peel and pomegranate peel.

Of course, Tang Feng knew that what Wang Tianshuo said was a false law. His lack of grip is also because of this. The question is. The surface of this rap terracotta figurine is completely devoid of the "rough" effect described above. Its surface is only slightly imperfect. It's also natural to be mottled and shed. This is a one-time problem. If its surface is smooth. Don was sure it was genuine; If it's too rough. That is certainly a forgery; This slight flaw is a problem. It is entirely possible that these defects are caused by the buried soil environment. Let's go back. If the value of this rap figurine is only 100,000 yuan. Tang Feng can completely ignore this factor. The suspicion of the wind is not because of the blemish itself. It's because of the gambler's state. It's like playing mahjong. You have a suspicious cannon in your hand. If it's a small mahjong for a few dollars. You won't hesitate to hit it. The cannon was also recognized. But is this the last block of marijuana going to be?

time. A big man with a black face hurried in. Although people are five big and three thick. But it looks very honest. It's not like a fierce man. As soon as the shopkeeper saw him. immediately patted his thigh and said, "Why are you here? The shopkeeper was calm on the surface. I was actually very flustered inside. His voice trembled as he said this. This is a short vent of fear for about ten minutes. And no wonder. Wang Tianshuo was so vulgar when he was a "literati". He is going to hurry up and stop being a "cultural person". I didn't want to tear down his shop. Don't forget. There are two strong men beside him.

"What am I doing?" the black-faced man looked puzzled.

"Are you too embarrassed to ask?" said the shopkeeper, "Look at the rap figurines you brought to consignment." People are fake!"

"Who the said it was fake! Can this be?" said the black-faced man movingly, "He's looking for a smoke!"

bar. ”

"This" The afterglow of the black-faced man's eyes glanced at Wang Tianshuo. He glanced at the two strong men beside him. The tone softened immediately. "It's certainly not fake," he said. I swear to God!"

"Hmm. Wang Tianshuo nodded and said, "The oath is true." The word "long live" is still written in front of Tiananmen Square? Who have you ever seen, "The hooligans are literate." I am not afraid to go all over the world. Look at what he said. Shocking but subtle.

The shopkeeper began to draw the line. He said, "It's yours." Can you take care of it yourself?"

Here you go. The black-faced man was very depressed. Xiucai meets soldiers. He said no, but he didn't forget to emphasize his point again. said: "But." This thing must be true, I'm going to tell a lie, I'm a grandson!"

Wang Tianshuo said dissatisfiedly: "According to you." I'm still with you? Swear by the curse doesn't count as proof for you."

"You won't believe anything I say now. But it's not impossible. The black-faced man pointed next door. Said loudly: "The Cultural Relics Research Institute is next to it." Let's take it for appraisal together, if it's 1 million, I'll refund you the 10,000 yuan, and the appraisal fee will be paid by me. But," the black-faced man paused before continuing, "But." Is that true?"

That is, I agreed. Anyway, he didn't suffer a loss.

He was applauding Tang Feng and applauding. Judging by the color, texture, or type, these two rap figurines are certainly of the same era. We can share the results by identifying ourselves. Whether it's true or not. You will be invincible.

Just go. Wang Tianshuo walked out of the store with the rap figurine and the black-faced man. Wang Tianshuo's two followers also walked out with them. Lin Muyu asked Tang Fengdao, "Shall we go?"

"Go. Tang Feng nodded and said, "It's just to watch the excitement." ”

"Hmm. Lin Muyu nodded. Put your hand to Tang Feng. Tang Feng took her hand. The two of them walked out of the store together.

With the deepening of institutional reform. The Institute of Cultural Relics has also gradually begun to transform to marketization. This cultural relics research institute is engaged in external appraisal business. There are no problems with the program. Soon. A few people walked through the door of the institute.

The staff of the Institute of Cultural Relics were very welcoming. Explain. The black-faced man paid 10,000 yuan in advance for the appraisal. Wang Tianshuo held his rap terracotta figurines and followed the staff into the laboratory to take samples.

Cultural relics experts rely on their own knowledge, vision and accumulation

Cultural relics are identified. Compared to cultural relics experts. The Institute of Antiquities has a lot of identification, and they have not only mastered these conventional identification methods. There is also an incomparable resource advantage for cultural relics identification experts. They can retrieve any data they need from the database of major physical research units in the country, and they can also carry out scientific identification and analysis through high-precision identification instruments such as refractometers, fluorescence meters, thermal conductivity meters, and chemical composition analyzers. They also have a large spectroscopy laboratory and a thermoluminescence laboratory. These expensive and cutting-edge technologies can provide people with more intuitive identification conclusions.

The most powerful and most commonly used science and technology in the international identification of ceramics is thermoluminescence technology. Thermoluminescence technology is to determine the absolute age of an artifact by observing the spectra of different thermoluminescence produced by the object under the action of rays. Presently. Thermoluminescence cultural relics identification technology has been widely used by major museums and famous auction companies in Europe and the United States. The appraisal conclusion of thermoluminescence identification technology can also be used as evidence recognized by the court.

Of course. Science and technology are not omnipotent. Otherwise, the industry of cultural relics identification would have ceased to exist a long time ago. Thermoluminescence testing will not be able to identify the old tire and color porcelain, and the interface of the new and old tire can also be deceived by using a special paint to cover the interface of the new and old tires. But this way is easy for experts to see. Therefore. In the end, scientific testing is inseparable from human visual inspection. Furthermore. High-precision scientific instruments have several major disadvantages. First. High cost; Less fun in the process of appreciation; And the most important. Scientific identification requires sampling. Improper operation will destroy the cultural relics themselves, which is not worth the loss. Of course. Compared to the exquisite utensils. Sampling rap figurines is much easier. Soon. Wang Tianshuo walked out of the laboratory. Everything is ready to go. A few people waited for the final appraisal conclusion.

Meanwhile. Tang Feng has been explaining to Lin Muyu what the problem is. Although he has already spoken very thoroughly. But Lin Muyu still didn't understand anything. She asked Tang Fengdao: "If the counterfeiter does not mix the new clay." How about using cooked pottery powder to make embryos and firing?"

Tang Feng smiled and touched her face. Said: "Fool. The viscosity of cooked pottery powder is insufficient, and the new clay pottery will be deformed. The new is to play the role of a framework. "The process of new clay and cooked pottery is not only used for counterfeiting. Also used for restoration. It is also used for the firing of purple clay pots.

Although there are also flaws in the identification technology of thermoluminescent ceramics. However, based on Tang Feng's previous visual experience, the results can still be accepted. The identification process is not very long. It's less than an hour. The results of the appraisal are in.

The black-faced man almost snatched the appraisal report from the hands of the worker. It is clearly written: Identified by the thermoluminescence laboratory of Beijing XX Institute of Cultural Relics. This rap figurine figurines were fired on the following dates: 1900 100 years. It is indeed a gray pottery figurine of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Laboratory sampling location: The back of the head of a rap terracotta figurine. Back as well as right leg. Certificate No.: C10

The black face handed over the appraisal report to Wang Tianshuo very carefully. Said, "How?"

"I, Wang Tianshuo, said that I will pay for the appraisal fee. "Wang Tianshuo is very refreshing. Then he took out a stack of unopened 100 yuan from the old cowhide bag and handed it to the black-faced man. He said, "Brother. I'm sorry, but I can't be blamed. If you want to blame, you can only blame those who waste food and die and pollute the land. ”

The black-faced man also said boldly: "Relationship." I never listen to those brick farts. ”

Step out of the door of the Institute of Cultural Relics. Feng whispered to Lin Muyu beside him: "Muyu, you go to the car first." ”

Lin Muyu peeked at Wang Tian. whispered to Tang Feng, "Will it be dangerous?"

Tang Feng smiled. He said, "Can I still be afraid of them, fools? ”

"Then be careful. Lin Muyu nodded. Separately from Tang Feng to pick up the car.

Say not worried. But Tang Feng was really afraid of extraneous branches, so he quickened his pace and returned to the store first. I walked in the door. He said to the polite boss, "Boss." I just asked for the rap figurines. How to pay the bill" Tang Feng now regrets that he didn't take it directly just now. When he came back, he said he wanted to buy it. The boss will not be able to guess the result, in case he takes advantage of the fire to rob and raise the price, he will suffer. After all. The deal did not work out. East is still the boss's. He has this autonomy.

But this boss didn't do that. He smiled and pulled out the rap figurine. said to Tang Feng: "You can swipe the card and cash." It's up to you. ”

Tang Feng said: "Then swipe the card." Pick him up and take out his bank card and hand it to the boss. The boss walked to the POS landline in the store with his credit card. Dealing in antiques is inevitably a large transaction. There is a pos machine in this kind of place, and it is very positive, Tang Feng didn't believe that this was really a black-faced man who got it here to consign.

Of course, you have to be careful when you go out. Tang Feng took a closer look at the rap terracotta figurines again. In case someone drops the bag. Soon. The boss came over with a pos machine. He handed over the bank card and the POS machine to Tang Feng and asked him to enter the password. Tang Feng still came and pressed the password. Wang Tianshuo walked in. He looked at Tang Feng. Said bluntly: "Brother." Can you give me this thing?"

Wang Tianshuo relied on himself to be stronger than the wind. There are also two attendants who can get straight to the point. But Tang Feng didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble. He barely managed to squeeze out a smile. said, "Hey, hey. Eldest brother. You've got one. You don't need to make such a joke with your little brother, do you?"

Wang Tianshuo also laughed dryly. He said, "Hey, hey, brother." Of course, having one is better than having a couple. You say yes, right?"

Threats of words. Brat. You can do it.

Tang Feng said this in his mouth. It's not idle. He turned his head around and quickly entered the password. After the password is entered. He handed the POS machine back to his boss. The boss knows that silence is the essence of Kim. Silently took the POS machine. Walk towards the landline as you normally would.

Soon. There was a clicking sound over there. The transaction was successful. The signature will take effect. Wang Tianshuo said with some displeasure: "It seems that you refuse to give me Wang Tianshuo's face?"

"Hey, hey. Tang Feng said with a smile on his face: "I think so too." "--- the end of this section has nothing to do with the brawl. It's not that simple--- you know if you vote for a monthly ticket--