pappabearbooks Chapter 2720: Business Planning
Chapter 2720: Business Planning
The golden bowl of the Tang Dynasty was made using hammering technology!
As an ancient metal processing technology, it was no longer seen in the late Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The hammering process often occurs in the production process of copper and ironware. It requires heating the metal to a high temperature and then using a hammer to knock and hammer it into a specific shape.
In this process, metal products are often given special textures and shapes.
Because during the production process, the impact of hammering and beating is more likely to form irregular textures, and the requirements for craftsmen are higher.
The lotus pattern in front of me is a special case.
Without diamonds, how dare you do porcelain work!
What's even more exaggerated is that this is not an iron or bronze artifact, but a gold artifact!
Lin Ran held it in his hand and tested its weight. If nothing else, it was indeed made of pure gold.
Plus the signature of Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty at the bottom.
The weight of this golden bowl can be imagined.
"Brother Jiang, you really picked up an incredible treasure." Lin Ran praised.
Jiang Hua sat back down and started drinking tea.
He was not in a hurry to answer because he could see that Lin Ran was appraising the golden bowl and was not in a hurry to ask.
Lin Ran said: "However, I think there is something wrong with this golden bowl."
"Why?" Jiang Hua looked at Lin Ran with a smile.
This made Lin Ran feel a little strange. The golden bowl in his hand could definitely not be obtained for ten thousand or twenty thousand.
If most people hear that there is something wrong with the antiques they bought at a high price, they will most likely look surprised, unlike Jiang Hua, who seems too relaxed.
But Lin Ran patiently pointed to the lotus pattern on it and said, "The melting point of gold is much higher than that of iron. When forging using the hammering process, the requirements are not generally high."
"Gold is also very hard. As long as the temperature drops slightly, it will become extremely hard."
"It is really difficult to carve such fine textures in a short time without the cooperation of modern instruments."
When Lin Ran worked in the museum, he had never seen gold objects forged by hammering techniques.
The lines on it were the most exquisite goldware Lin Ran had ever seen. Compared with the products of the same period, the level of fineness was much lower.
But the gold artifact is more valuable because of the material itself. Even if the degree of completion is not very high, it is still among the best among similar cultural relics.
"The main thing is the pecking pattern... With the craftsmanship of the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, it is really not a simple task to carve this pattern on goldware."
"Moreover, the overall configuration of this golden bowl is really smooth."
During the Tang Dynasty, there were no polishing machines, and even if there were molds, they were useless for goldware.
Without the support of modern tools, purely hand-polished goldware often has problems with uneven connections, causing the hammered patterns on the goldware to look a bit weird.
After all, people have reaction time, and at the same time, it is impossible to forge gold objects without taking into account their own safety.
Only with the cooperation of machines can such a seamless golden bowl appear.
In addition, there were some details that made Lin Ran convinced that this was a machine craft.
"Brother Jiang, I'm afraid you were deceived." Lin Ran shook his head regretfully, "I wonder how much you spent to buy it?"
In the antique business, there is always a saying that you will buy it and leave it.
Even if Jiang Hua has the ability to seek revenge from others, given his personality, he will definitely not do so. This business will only be lost in his hands.
Who would have thought that Jiang Hua was not angry at all, but instead laughed and clapped.
"Brother Lin really has a good eye. I knew you couldn't hide a fake of this level from your eyes."
Lin Ran was a little confused, but he quickly came to his senses.
"Brother Jiang, if you show me this golden bowl, does it have other purposes?"
"Yes, do you remember Qian Xiaohai?" Jiang Hua asked.
Lin Ran replied: "Of course, Captain Qian of the Special Investigation Bureau, what's wrong?"
Jiang Hua said: "Yes, Qian Xiaohai is currently in Nanling handling matters related to this antique."
"He sent this to me a few days ago and asked me to take a look at it."
“But this stuff needs to be seen at all.”
"However, he entrusted me with another task."
Jiang Hua looked at Lin Ran and said seriously, "Brother Lin, I wonder if you have time to go to Nanling recently?"
Lin Ran suddenly felt dizzy. Why was it his turn again?
"What are you looking for me for?" Lin Ran asked doubtfully, "There are many experts in the Special Investigation Bureau."
If it really couldn't identify fakes of this level, the department might as well have scrapped them as soon as possible.
"Haha, he just needs the help of a treasure appraisal expert who is not very old." Jiang Hua said, "But he didn't say what the specific task was."
"But please don't look for me." Lin Ran postponed.
"Hahaha, I'm afraid it's not up to you." Jiang Hua said, "I'm telling you this today because Qian Xiaohai has already thought of you."
"Why do you need young experts?"
"It seems that criminal gangs are particularly cunning. Young people seem to be easier to deceive and can be used as undercover agents." Jiang Hua replied.
With Qian Xiaohai's position, it would not be difficult to find a treasure appraisal expert.
It’s just that you have to be an expert and you have to be young.
Only the image of Lin Ran could come to mind.
Especially after knowing that Lin Ran is from the Chinese Ministry of Education, he will definitely mention this matter to the people from the Chinese Ministry of Education when he comes back.
Jiang Hua said: "Don't get me wrong, I really didn't recommend you to him!"
"I know." Lin Ran naturally trusted Jiang Hua's character.
It seems that it won't be long before someone from the Chinese Ministry of Education comes looking for me.
But even if it were the fastest, he would have to wait until the trade fair was over before going. This trade fair didn't seem to be available at any time, and Lin Ran hadn't been there yet.
"Brother Jiang, I'll leave the entrustment to you. I have some things to deal with recently."
"Don't let Qian Xiaohai know that I'm here."
"Haha, I understand, I understand!" Jiang Hua said with a smile.
Chatting with Lin Ran always made me feel like I was back in my youth.
Lin Ran left Liulifang and returned to Shengshi Craftsmanship.
Yang Jianlong was approving a new project just now and was about to sign when he saw Lin Ran coming in and quickly stood up.
"Godfather, we are going to open a new store in Nanling. We are just about to sign the contract. Do you want to take a look?"
"Nanling?" Lin Ran originally wanted Yang Jianlong to make his own decision, but when he heard Nanling's name, he remembered what Jiang Hua told him just now.
Maybe you can drop by and check out the situation then.
The content of the project is generally fine. After two years of training, Yang Jianlong has become a professional manager.
"Good job." Lin Ran encouraged, "Jianlong, you are becoming more and more managerial now. Work hard."
"Hey, godfather, I actually have an idea. How about we build a building ourselves in a while?"