"Before the Han Dynasty, ancient jade was prevalent for a while. However, since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Three Kingdoms, the Wei and Jin dynasties were turbulent, and the wars were frequent year after year, so jade carving declined. After the Tang Dynasty, the atmosphere of society, culture and art has changed to gold and silverware, Tang Sancai, stone carvings and the like. ”

Zhang Lao talked eloquently, explained the historical background, and sighed a little: "After the Song Dynasty, needless to say, it is basically the world of porcelain." It was not until the Ming and Qing dynasties, when the society was rich and there was a Lu Zigang, that the sluggish wind of jade carving finally regained its vigor. ”

Everyone nodded one after another, who didn't know Lu Zigang, who could be called the ancestor of the jade carving world. Even if Wang Guan is like this, people who don't know much about ancient jade also know the famous Zigang jade and Zigang brand.

Chapter 63 White Jade Gold Holding the Pearl and Jade Buddha (2) Of course, the so-called decline period is only relatively speaking, and it does not mean that at that time, there were no good jade carving works.

For example, this white jade gold holding a pearl and jade Buddha is already certain that it was something thousands of years ago. As for whether it is a jade carving in the Song Dynasty, or a Tang Dynasty, or something from other eras, it depends on what Zhang Lao says.

"Actually, Xiao Gao has already made it very clear just now."

Looking at the Jade Buddha carefully for a moment, Zhang Lao smiled lightly: "Looking at the shape of the Buddha statue, the body is naturally stretched and has a strong sense of dynamics. The clothes are fluent, and the folds of the lower body are suspended in front of the seat like a tablecloth, which has the characteristics of the typical period of the Tang Dynasty. ”

The final word was decided, and everyone no longer had the slightest doubt.

"That's a good thing." Zhang Lao also sighed with emotion: "Such a large and superb Hetian jade material is carved into a Buddha ornament. At that time, I am afraid that only the royal family had such courage. ”

"In the early Tang Dynasty, the Li Tang royal family respected Lao Tzu as their ancestor, so they believed. Only in the Wu Zetian period, out of the political need to be the emperor, the monks forged the Great Cloud Sutra, claiming that Wu Zetian was the birth of Maitreya Buddha. So, Buddhism was prevalent at that time. ”

At this time, someone spoke: Chapter 63 White Jade Gold Holding the Pearl and Jade Buddha (2) "Under the influence of that kind of atmosphere, more Maitreya Buddhas have been built in various places. Other Buddha statues also take the good sitting posture, the same as this jade Buddha. Zhang Lao, do you think this Jade Buddha is something from the Wu Zhou period? ”

Everyone looked over and found that it was Fang Mingsheng who spoke. For a moment, many people were thoughtful.

Zhang Lao's temperament seemed to be a little upright, and when he heard the inquiry, he directly chuckled: "Xiao Fang, the information is so detailed, the thing is yours." ”

"Hehe......"

Fang Mingsheng was a little embarrassed, but he honestly admitted: "I'm sorry to make you laugh." ”

In fact, there is no need for him to admit it, other people also know it in their hearts. Such a valuable item, except for Fang Mingsheng, who is the head snake of the land, who is willing to easily bring it over for display. Not to mention that this jade Buddha is the collection that was exhibited just now, as long as you pay attention to everyone's expression when appraising, who is whose thing, everyone is somewhat clear.

"It seems that this year's champion is none other than him."

Everyone secretly guessed, and looked up at Zhang Lao again, to see how he would answer Fang Mingsheng's question.

You must know that this jade Buddha, unlike the porcelain of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is mostly written and recognized, and it is easier to judge the exact age. Therefore, it can only be calculated from the shape and carving style of the Jade Buddha. However, such calculations will inevitably have some deviations, and it is impossible to be accurate to specific dynasties.

Under normal circumstances, we will only roughly divide according to the early Tang Dynasty, the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the middle and late Tang Dynasty, and the Five Dynasties. Now, Fang Mingsheng wants to determine that in the Wu Zhou period, it can be regarded as a more tricky problem.

It stands to reason that the Wu Zhou period can also be regarded as the scope of the early Tang Dynasty. But before Wu Zhou, there were several emperors, such as Gaozu, Taizong, Gaozong, Zhongzong, Ruizong, etc. Therefore, to be precise, Wu Zhou is regarded as the transition period from the early Tang Dynasty to the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

The shape of the Buddha statue at this time not only has the style of the early Tang Dynasty, but also connects the characteristics of the Tang Dynasty. The characteristics of the times are not obvious at all, so it is very difficult to judge and identify.

Even the appraisal of Zhang Lao also had to think about it for a while before organizing the language, and said slowly: "The royal family of the Tang Dynasty respected Taoism more because of its surname Li. But that doesn't mean that Buddhism doesn't exist. Although, during the reign of Gaozu Li Yuan and Taizong Li Shimin, he suppressed Buddha many times. However, when Li Shimin sat on the throne and in his old age, the suppression of Buddhism was very relaxed. ”

"For example, after the death of Empress Changsun, Tang Taizong built a pagoda for her. Also, the famous Tang Xuanzang came back from the Western Regions, and Tang Taizong also ordered him to translate Buddhist scriptures......" Zhang Lao said in a deep voice: "Therefore, we can't think that the emperor of the early Tang Dynasty worshiped Taoism and destroyed the Buddhist gate, so there would be no Buddha statues and jade carvings." ”

"This is the cultural background, and then we will look at the shape of this jade Buddha."

After repeatedly observing the Jade Buddha again, Zhang Lao pondered and said: "The Buddha statues of the early Tang Dynasty generally still retain the relics of the statues of the Sui Dynasty, and the shapes are mostly plump, full and strong, and the head of the Buddha statue is slightly larger, the body is slightly shorter, and the face is plump and square. ”

"The Tang Dynasty can be said to be the golden age of Buddha statues, the proportions of the statues in this period are stretched and symmetrical, the structure is reasonable, and it has completely got rid of the feeling that the Buddha's head is too large and slightly rigid in the Sui and early Tang Dynasty, and the dynamics are extremely free and ......lively."

"The shape of this jade Buddha, in my opinion, is indeed a transitional shape between the early Tang Dynasty and the prosperous Tang Dynasty."

Hearing this, Fang Mingsheng's face was full of joy. However, next, Zhang Lao came to another turn: "However, everyone should know that this transition is not achieved overnight, and it will take decades to complete." Therefore, I can't be sure that this Buddha statue must be something from the Wu Zhou period. It could also be something from the Jungjong period, or something from the Gojong period. ”

"Alas......"

Fang Mingchang sighed a little regretfully, but it was more of an excited smile. After all, judging from the reactions of Zhang Lao and everyone, his Jade Buddha has already caused a sensation in the audience, and he won the championship of the treasure fighting link, which is a sure thing.

"It's very good, let's take a look at it again." At this time, Zhang Lao smiled and said: "Otherwise, after the exchange meeting, this thing should be taken back, not if anyone wants to see it, they can see it." ”

"Elder Zhang, look at what you said. You always want to see, how dare I turn you away. Fang Mingsheng said with a smile.

Yes, you don't dare to refuse Elder Zhang, but you dare to refuse us.

In an instant, everyone rose up and poured into the booth again. However, under the auspices of Mr. Zhang, everyone became very orderly. Several people watched at the same time, admired it for a few minutes, and then consciously went back.

There was not much time, Wang Guan followed behind Gao Dequan, and watched the Jade Buddha from a distance.

While admiring the exquisite shape of the Jade Buddha, Wang Guan also thought in his heart that such a large Hetian jade, after thousands of years of accumulation, must contain a very strong treasure.

At the moment, Wang Guan quietly turned on his special ability, and when absorbing the treasure, he also looked at each position of the Jade Buddha from different angles and in detail through the three-dimensional picture.

Suddenly, a flash of light flashed in Wang Guan's eyes, as if he had seen some strange traces on the Jade Buddha......

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