In the past, Fang Ming's view on the identification of bronze artifacts was that rust color was the most important part, but as he came into contact with more and more antiques and studied more and more deeply, he found that such a view was unacceptable, because the conditions for the formation of rust color were very different, and there were many factors that affected it.

Therefore, now Fang Ming no longer feels that rust is the main basis for identifying bronze artifacts as before.

For example, the bronze ware unearthed in the area of Shaanxi ~ Xishang ~ Zhou seems to be like black lacquer and mercury, malachite, glass green. When you arrive at the area of Qishan Famen Temple, it is more dark, even if there is green rust, there will be black in the middle, and there is red rust, in short, the rust on the bronze ware from these places seems to have grown rust, as if it has been grilled by fire.

For example, the bronze ware from the river ~ south is all green rust, basically the whole bronze ware has green rust, but the color is relatively light, and the texture is not good, and the bronze ware from the mountain ~ east is relatively less hard and green, and it can even be scraped off with fingers.

In the above two cases, many inexperienced people often think that they are imitation bronzes, which can also show that there is no way to completely identify the authenticity of bronzes from the rust-colored aspect alone.

Zhou Yafang and Yitong are both experienced people in this regard, after hearing Fang Ming's words, they hesitated for a moment and finally nodded, what Fang Ming said is indeed reasonable, the traditional way to distinguish rust on bronze ware is to use alkaline water to wipe it, but now this way to read >The novel YBDU has been invalid to a certain extent, which can also prove that it is not realistic to identify the bronze artifact from this Fang Ming alone.

"Amitabha, Master Fang, then from which aspect do you judge the authenticity of this big Buddha in front of you?"

Yitong found that he didn't understand Fang Ming's meaning more and more, at the beginning, he said that it should be from the Prosperous Tang Dynasty or the Late Tang Dynasty, and then he said that it was not true, and now he said that he couldn't judge the age of a bronze artifact from the patina, and around and around, he found that he had been confused by Fang Ming.

"I mean, although the big Buddha in front of me seems to be true on the surface, it is not the case in fact, even judging from the aspect of patina, it is quite unreal."

Zhou Yafang and Yitong didn't speak at this time, they just looked at Fang Ming, they knew that Fang Ming was going to expose the hole cards at this time.

"Master Yitong, before this, I want to ask a question, that is, I see a little decoration on this Buddha statue, that is, in the place of this base, there are decorations, are these decorations original?"

The statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in front of me is sitting cross-legged on the Buddha platform, and there are circles around the Buddha platform

ornaments, which are inlaid with decorative objects.

"Yes, that's right, it's malachite and lapis lazuli on it."

Yitong still didn't understand that Fang Ming's purpose was to ask this question, he just thought that Fang Ming didn't know much about it, so he asked himself, but Yitong had asked an expert in treasure identification before, so he immediately answered, "Malachite and lapis lazuli are real, and they haven't done anything before." ”

These malachite and lapis lazuli on the bronze Buddha statue, if they are assembled and dug out and then installed, even if it is a clever technique, it is impossible not to leave traces, because copper is a relatively soft metal, and it will definitely leave traces after digging.

I looked for a special master to see it, and he believed that he must be not mistaken.

Nodding slightly, Fang Ming said, "That's the problem. ”

Fang Ming really didn't understand the process of jewelry inlay, so he asked like this, and after getting a positive answer, Fang Ming was even more aware of his judgment, and believed that his judgment would not be wrong.

"Amitabha, this ...... Master Fang, I don't understand what you said. ”

Ichitong has never felt so ignorant as he does today. If you say that the malachite and lapis lazuli here are inlaid later, then there is a problem, but now you clearly say that the malachite and lapis lazuli are original, but there is a problem?

Zhou Yafang's brows suddenly furrowed, she felt that she had thought of something, but she couldn't remember what it was when she thought about it carefully.

"Hmm. Yes, that's where the problem lies. ”

Fang Ming paused slightly, and then continued: "Casting Buddha statues is not a simple matter, generally speaking, only rich people can do it. Not to mention the three-meter-tall Buddha in front of you. Copper is a precious metal in ancient times, and if the copper to be used for large Buddha statues is already a sky-high price in terms of value, not to mention artificial and so on. Therefore, if you want to make such a big Buddha in the Tang Dynasty, it will cost a lot of money, and it is definitely not something that ordinary people can cast. ”

Nodding slightly, Yitong and Zhou Yafang both knew that Fang Ming was not wrong at all, the fact is that with the ancient economic level and craftsmanship, it is definitely a sky-high price to cast a three-meter-high Buddha statue, and it must be a rich family to be able to afford it.

"So, how could a Buddha statue that cost so much could just be inlaid with some malachite and lapis lazuli like this?"

Malachite is a kind of jade, lapis lazuli is a kind of gemstone, although malachite and lapis lazuli are not low, but generally speaking, its price is not high.

In particular, the Buddha statue in front of me looks decent, but even those who have not studied jade and precious stones can see that the price is not high.

"Amitabha, I see."

After cultivating Buddha for many years, his heart should have stopped water, but at this time, he couldn't wait to slap his head.

Why didn't you think of this question yourself?!

Such a large Buddha statue would have cost a lot of money in ancient times, so how could it be possible to inlay such low-grade gems on it?

In fact, generally speaking, the Buddha statues are inlaid with more precious jade or gemstones, such as gold nuggets or pearls, etc., but the imitation of the Buddha statues is to reduce the cost, so malachite and lapis lazuli are inlaid on them.

Zhou Yafang also understood at this time, and suddenly realized, and said: "It's true, why can't we pay attention to this problem?" ”

In fact, it is very normal for Zhou Yafang and Yitong to have such a situation, and people often have a qualitative thinking in the appraisal of antiques, that is, if it is imitated, it is impossible to put the flaws in such an obvious place in the absolute value, so they do not notice it.

Zhou Yafang, especially Yitong, was an experienced person, and when Fang Ming pointed this out, they immediately understood.

Shaking his head, he said, "This is troublesome, this big Buddha...... It looks like it's going to be taken down. ”

Yitong now really don't know how to describe his feelings, no matter how he says it is also a master of identification, he has also found someone to identify this big Buddha, now it is good, but it turns out to be fake, so it can no longer be placed here: if Tonghua Temple is just an ordinary small temple, then there is no problem, but the problem is that Tonghua Temple is not, especially if there is a big celebration soon, if someone really shakes this thing out on that day, it will definitely not be able to get off the stage.

As the host of Tonghua Temple, he can't get rid of his responsibilities.

Fang Ming frowned for a moment and said, "Master Yitong, do you really want to take it down?" ”

The big Buddha in front of me has been placed in Tonghua Temple for a few years, and there are countless people who have seen it, and if the news is withdrawn now, it will definitely spread, so that no matter what kind of excuse is used, it will not make sense. So, it's really one

A nuisance.

"Amitabha, that's all it can be."

A long brow tightly twisted, of course he didn't want to see such a situation, but ...... What if you don't? Wouldn't staying here give the opponent an excuse to attack? And it's a catch.

How did he know it wasn't right? It's just the lesser of the two evils.

Fang Ming, Zhou Yafang, and Yitong left the main hall and returned to Yitong's room, and did not speak for a long time after sitting down.

"No, we'll have to think of a way to do both."

Fang Ming wrinkled his brows, although he was not the host of Tonghua Temple, but he had a friendship with him, he would not stand idly by and watch such a thing.

"Amitabha."

Yitong shook his head and said, "I've thought about it, but ...... There is no good way. What is imitated is imitated. In fact, if someone shakes this thing out now, I will be unable to eat and walk away. ”

Fang Ming was silent and nodded, Yitong was right, if it was really as Yitong said that someone wanted to give Yitong and Tonghua Temple a good look, as for the fact that he hadn't made a move yet, he was just waiting for the day of the celebration.

Troublesome!

It's a real nuisance.

"Amitabha, let's put this matter aside for a while, by the way, Master Fang, you came to me for something, right? What's the matter? ”

When Fang Ming called before, he said that there was something, but after coming here, he was caught by himself to identify the Buddha, and now the matter has been concluded, although it is said that it is a headache and what should be done next, but it can only be put aside.

couldn't think of a good way for a while, Fang Ming could only put aside the matter of the Buddha statue for the time being, like Yitong, and said, "That's the case, my Gu Xuanzhai has moved to Dongcheng Street and is ready to open, so I want you to choose a good day." ”

"Amitabha, there is nothing wrong with this. In this way, Master Fang, give me the birthdays of you and Lord Zhou, and I'll pick a date for you now. ”

"Huh?"

Fang Ming was stunned for a moment and said, "Pick this too?" And you want the two of us? ”

"Huh."

Seeing Fang Ming like this, he understood that he wanted to be crooked, thinking that this was a marriage to see the day.

Zhou Yafang's face also turned red, and said, "Master Yitong, this ......"

"Gu Xuanzhai is a partnership between the two of you, so if you want the two of you to have eight birthdays, who said that you must be married to get married?"

Fang Ming's face was very thick, but at this time, he couldn't stand it, not to mention Zhou Yafang, her face was already so red that she was about to drip blood.