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Chapter 279 The Most Difficult to Imitate Ancient Jade

There have been some "Yugang Mao" on the market, and even many auctions have indicated that it is Yugang Mao of the Western Han Dynasty, but it is difficult to get recognition.

Because the engraved characters are not "jumping knife and gossamer", and some are even seal script and official script, such things are by no means Yugang Mao of the Western Han Dynasty.

And this kind of lettering style with jumping knife and gossamer is called "殳书" (pronounced similarly to uncle).

Shushu is an ancient font, often using the method of borrowing and subtracting strokes, which is very difficult to recognize. After the Western Han Dynasty, it was gradually lost, and now it can only be seen on Gangmao Yanmao in the Western Han Dynasty.

The original meaning of the word Shu is a weapon.In the Zhou Dynasty, those who held the shu were usually the guards of the king. These people also gave orders and received news. For convenience, they engraved them on the shu held in their hands.The time is tight and the tasks are heavy, so the engraving is generally done quickly, with thin and scribbled strokes.

This is the source of Shushu.

Whether it is unearthed or handed down from ancient times, Yugang Mao in the Western Han Dynasty is extremely rare and extremely precious.Moreover, it is the most difficult to imitate - because of the book of jumping knife and gossamer.

Why is Yugangmao engraved with Shu script?Because it needs to be fast.

Why do you want to engrave so fast?Because the sword must be moved and completed at the time of the first month of the new year.Once the time has passed, it will stop, so it is called "the first month is just at the beginning of the month".Once the mao time is over, there will be no "efficacy" to ward off evil spirits, and this just mao will be useless.

In the eyes of experts, the real Yugang Mao, that is, the Yugang Mao with a jumping knife and Yousi Shushu, is only from the Western Han Dynasty.

The two characters Gangmao are flexible and integrated. It is an ancient "Liu" character, which symbolizes the prosperity of the Liu family in the Han Dynasty.Therefore, after Wang Mang usurped power, he ordered that it is strictly forbidden to wear Gangmao.The Shushu of Tiaodao Yousi was gradually lost.

From the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Western Jin Dynasty, there are also some Yugang Maos. The shape is roughly similar to that of the Western Han Dynasty, but the inscriptions hardly have the characteristics of Shushu.

There are also a large number of imitations in later generations, including modern times with extremely advanced jade carving tools, but this kind of engraving is really too difficult to imitate, and it is difficult to resemble the shape, let alone the spirit.

Those who really understand Yugangmao don't need to look at other things, just look at the engraving and you will know the difference.

Therefore, the Gang Mao Yan Mao of the Western Han Dynasty is the most difficult ancient jade to imitate.The imitations of the past dynasties appearing on the market, no matter how they are labeled, it is difficult to fetch high prices.

Yugangmao and Yanmao from the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Western Jin Dynasty are generally worth hundreds of thousands at most.The imitations of later dynasties and dynasties are even less valuable.

And the real Yugangmao of the Western Han Dynasty, because it is special and rare, just a piece of jade the size of a finger belly, and there should be people rushing for it if it is several million dollars larger.

"This jumping knife and gossamer is really wonderful." Lin Fengcao praised him for his profound historical knowledge and good art appreciation.

In fact, many people may not like it if they go to the museum to see the real object of Gangmao, and read this book about jumping knife and gossamer.It's a bit like a primary school student's writing, the font is not very regular, and there are too many repeated nicks and intermittent places.

But if you sink in, the profound ancient meaning is a different kind of beauty.

Yu Yao knew what the 34 Shu scripts on Gangmao were, and he also had the eyesight to identify the jumping knife hairspring, but he only had a rough idea of ​​the meaning. Seeing that Lin Fengcao was so familiar, he couldn't help but let him explain in detail.

"The first month is just Maojiyang, which refers to the hour, coincides with the word 'Liu', and is also similar to the opening prayer of the mantra."

"Lingshu Sifang refers to the shape of the weapon called Shu, which is a copper square prism. At the same time, it also borrows the script of Shushu, which was originally engraved on the copper Shu, and it also has the meaning of psychic."

"Red, green, white and yellow, the four colors are appropriate, it is said that the four colors represent the four directions, and wearing this object can prevent the evil spirits and ghosts from the four directions."

"The emperor ordered Zhurong to teach Kuilong, which means that the heavenly emperor asked the god of fire Zhurong to teach Kuilong not to do evil. In fact, it also implies the protection of God and justice."

"I don't dare to be responsible for the common epidemic. It means that wearing a strong mate will keep all kinds of diseases away from your body, and you will always be in good health from now on."

Lin Fengcao then sighed, "I've only seen a pair of real Western Han white jade Gangmao Yanmao in museums outside, but they were viewed through a glass cover. I didn't expect that I could play with it today. If there is another Yanmao It's even better."

"You are too greedy." Yu Yao laughed, "This is already a stroke of luck. At first I thought it was a bit special, and wanted to take a closer look, but I never thought that it was actually a piece of white jade from the Western Han Dynasty! Although the quality of the jade is not too white, and there are still small bumps, but overall it is still good!"

"This thing starts at 500 million. If it goes to an international auction, it's not impossible to reach [-] million." Lin Fengcao put it back on the table, "I see it like a dream, you leak."

Yu Yao covered Yu Gangmao with his hands, "You can play with it for two days, and you can write down Shu books by the way, just return them to me before I leave."

"Ah?" Lin Fengcao was taken aback, "Are you so relieved?"

"My eyesight for seeing people is no worse than seeing antiques. Besides, you are a professional historical researcher, so make the best use of everything!"

Lin Fengcao cupped his hands, "Then I will be disrespectful?"

"Didn't you say it? The same spirit, one family doesn't talk about two families." Yu Yao took off his hand.

Lin Fengcao put it away carefully.

The two sat in a secluded place, and their voices were extremely low. In addition, Yu Gangmao was very small, so there were relatively few customers in the store at the moment, so they didn't attract much attention.

The fried sauce in this shop is very authentic. It uses dry yellow sauce. The ratio of fat to lean diced meat is just right.Plus Yu Yao was in a good mood and ate two big bowls of noodles.

This is really a Yugang Mao that fell from the sky.

Lin Fengcao said that he was like dreaming, so why not Yu Yao?

After returning to the hotel at night, Yu Yao collected himself, lit a cigarette, and called Zhong Yu.

"You really know how to pick a moment. I just sat down and lit a cigarette."

Zhong Yu's tone was relatively relaxed, and Yu Yao settled down, "I'm in Yanjing, and I suddenly thought of you."

"I'm afraid it wasn't sudden?" Zhong Yu said with a smile.

Yu Yao thought for a while, "I met Cheng Xiaonian. I didn't hear you mention it before, but now I know that he is the lame master's adopted son."

"We were in the same class when we were in middle school." Zhong Yu's tone was still relatively relaxed.

"How is your side?" Yu Yao paused, "You don't want us to ask, so I haven't called."

"There is still no definite news about my uncle. However, I can't be idle, and the life of the lame master is getting more and more difficult." Zhong Yu said in a serious tone, "Since you mentioned Cheng Xiaonian, I think the lame master's thinking, I’m afraid that only the kilns will be kept in the Porcelain Capital, and the focus will be on Cheng Xiaonian’s Jiudingtang.”

"Do you want to demolish the Jiudingtang?" Yu Yao asked suddenly.

"Demolition?" Zhong Yu was taken aback, "I haven't seen you for a long time, your tone is a bit loud? Cheng Xiaonian is not as simple as you think."

"I didn't say it would be dismantled in one day." Yu Yao smiled, "Seeing that you are still in good condition, I am relieved. Just listen to me slowly."

(End of this chapter)