Speaking of ancient ink collection, it is a major technical challenge in antique collection. Many veterans have collected them all their lives, only to be slapped in the face from time to time. Take Mr. Wang, a well-known treasure appraisal program host in the collecting world, as an example. He does not dare to get involved in the collection of ancient ink.
There is no other reason, it is just that the appraisal of ancient ink requires a good eye.
Appreciating ancient ink must start with the real objects. We must see more real objects and remember more of the real objects. Through mutual confirmation and comparative analysis between the real objects and documentary materials, we can discover the problems, thereby strengthening the understanding of the ink quality, inscriptions, patterns, and patterns of ancient ink in various periods. The understanding of ink quality and style forms a model in the mind.
During the origin of writing, people usually used knives to carve characters, so there was no ink in ancient times. As time went by, in the third generation period, bird-mark writing began to be used, and people used lacquer to write, and there was no ink at this time. By the end of the week, the seal script was created, and the words were drawn evenly and in strict rules. Writing with lacquer was no longer possible, so people began to use juice made from ground graphite to write.
There are two explanations for graphite: one is coal and the other is black fat. Although coal is black, it cannot be black when used for writing. Stone fat is also known as graphite and stone nirvana, which is what the ancients called thrush stone. Therefore, it can be inferred that the ancients used black stone resin instead of graphite from coal for writing.
By the Han Dynasty, after paper was invented, graphite could no longer meet the needs of writing. A kind of ink pill naturally appeared in society, which was made from a mixture of lacquer smoke and pine coal. When used, it was ground into ink. This was the origin of the ink used later. This kind of ink pill is produced naturally by society, not created by one person. During the Three Kingdoms period, the technology of making ink became more sophisticated, and people had mastered the method of mixing glue. Therefore, when the emperor Xiang of the Three Kingdoms period commented on ink, he already said that it was dark because of the amount of glue.
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the manufacturing technology of ink became more sophisticated and sophisticated.
From the early to mid-Qing Dynasty, Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong were both proficient in calligraphy and attached great importance to the craft of ink making. Therefore, the ink products they produced were unparalleled throughout the ages. However, after Jiaqing and Daoguang, the country was busy with affairs and had no time to take care of ink making. The imperial ink making was no longer as good as before.
Privately made ink products also lack fine quality, but they are still suitable for general writing. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, with the rise of the Reform and Reform Movement, Chinese people were keen on Western learning, and pens, inks and inkstones were gradually eliminated. After the Republic of China, the ink industry went from bad to worse, and literati mostly used pencils and pens as writing tools. The calligraphy works that were once regarded as treasures by scholars are now no longer in demand. Famous ink merchants for hundreds of years have also changed careers one after another, and the production of famous ink has gradually declined.
Longqantang is very close to the "Chunfeng" Pawn Shop, and it's a short walk away. Since Long Qian Tang is well-known on the antique street, Wang Lingling decided to retain the original signboard and store decoration to maintain its historical and cultural heritage. For those who are not familiar with the situation, they may not know that this old store has changed its owner.
After Wang Lingling took over Long Qantang, most of the employees left with the original boss. Only Qian Yaoming, the old shopkeeper of the store, stayed.
"Uncle Ming, this is Jin Buhuan, my partner. From now on, he will be the store manager of Long Qantang and is also responsible for the eye care work in the store. You two should get to know each other first." Wang Lingling introduced the two of them.
"Uncle Ming, I'll rely on you for guidance in the future."
It was Jin Buhuan's first taste of being a boss, and he was respectful to the experienced Qian Yaoming and did not dare to show any slights.
Qian Yaoming led Jin Buhuan to look at the environment of the store, and there were some collections left by the former boss, but the value was not very high. He then showed the store's account books to Jin Buhuan, who immediately entered the boss state.
After getting acquainted, Jin Buhuan remembered what happened to Gu Mo and hurriedly asked Wang Lingling on the side.
"Originally we made an appointment to meet at nine o'clock, but now it's been an hour and we still haven't arrived. I'll call and ask."
Wang Lingling looked at the clock on the wall and said with a frown.
At this moment, a figure walked in. This man was thin and had a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks. He looked around with a suspicious look. After he came in, he focused his gaze on Jin Buhuan and immediately became vigilant.
"Boss Wang, don't forget our agreement. We only know about this deal. What's going on now? If outsiders are here, we won't do this business!"
After saying that, he turned around and left.
"Sir, this is the master I hired. The price for the ancient ink you are selling is too high. Just in case, I will hire a palmist to identify it. Is your thing fake? That's why you don't want to Show it!"
"I, Wang Wu, have always been honest, how could I sell fakes!"
Wang Lingling's words made Wang Wu change his mind. He turned around and carefully placed the things in his arms on the table.
When he opened the silk covering and took a look, Jin Buhuan couldn't help but blurt out: "Pan Fangkai's "Nine Mysteries and Three Extremes of Ink"!"
Jiuxuan refers to the eight directions in the center, and the three poles refer to heaven, earth and people. Representatives are famous all over the world and enjoy honors.
"It's quite discerning."
Wang Wu said coquettishly: "Now that you have seen it, give me a happy price. I am very busy. As long as the price is right, the deal will be completed immediately."
Jin Buhuan smiled and said: "Pan Fangkai, whose courtesy name is Zhuzhi, was a Mohist in Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, and was signed as "Ru Weixuan". He was the descendant of Pan Gu, a painter praised by Su Dongcheng in the Song Dynasty as "the ink fairy who only sees the world in vain". His "nine "Zi" Fang Mo is now collected in the National Palace Museum in Taipei. If your "Nine Mysteries and Three Extremes Mo" is real, it will naturally be priceless."
Wang Wu suddenly turned serious and said in a cold tone: "What do you mean? I, Wang Wu, have always been known for my honesty and trustworthiness. You actually question me for selling fakes. This is really ridiculous!"
Jin Buhuan said confidently: "You can only imitate six or seven points of the essence of this ink, which is considered a master, but you have ignored a few points. Your ink is slightly gray, not black. No matter how thick it is, it cannot reach pure black." .Because black is the main characteristic of ink, if it cannot achieve black, how can it be called ink?"
"This ink has a bad smell at first smell. It is obviously new ink. However, the old ink not only has no bad smell, but also emits a fragrance similar to Zhilan. This is because the glue is not properly matched. The old ink uses deer antler glue. It is well made and blended just right. It neither loses ink nor appears gummy, making it very easy to write."
"I won't sell it!"
Wang Wu saw that the truth was revealed by Jin Buhuan, so he rolled up the copybook on the table and continued to walk out, shouting angrily: "Even if you don't accept it, you can't frame me as a fake! I'll find someone who knows how to sell it! "
Hearing this, Wang Lingling couldn't help but feel a throb in her heart, and her face became ugly. Judging from Wang Wu's reaction, there is obviously something wrong with this "Nine Mysterious Three Extremes Ink", and the problem is not small.
"Jin Buhuan, you really helped me a lot this time. If it weren't for you, I would have suffered a big loss!"
"Sister Ling, when it comes to antique trading, it is essentially a business. The greater the attractiveness of profits, the more adventurous counterfeiters will dare to take, and the risk will increase accordingly. Therefore, we need to pay more attention when receiving the goods. Be extra careful in case something goes wrong.”
Wang Lingling agreed and praised: "It seems that I was right to choose you as a partner. This is the most correct decision I have made!"
Qian Yaoming was shocked by Jin Buhuai's performance just now, and he agreed with what he said. However, there was worry in his eyes, and it seemed that there were some worries that made him hesitate. He wanted to speak but found it difficult to speak.
"Uncle Ming, do you have something to hide?"
"Boss, I have heard about Wang Wu. It is said that he has some background in both black and white. Be careful to avoid his revenge!"
Before Qian Yaoming finished speaking, a rush of footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, and several big men rushed in, led by Wang Wu.
"Brothers, if you dare to play tricks on me, stop talking nonsense and destroy this store."
Several big men broke in with fierce expressions and started smashing things, which made Wang Lingling scream. Jin Buhuan quickly stood in front of her. Wang Lingling held Jin Buhuan's arm tightly, and her mood calmed down a little.
Jin Buhuan quickly stopped everyone.
"Now I know I'm scared. I was so awesome just now. Brothers, keep smashing!"
Seeing that everyone didn't stop, Jin Buhuan rushed out like a wild beast and knocked down one person instantly with a heavy punch. Before everyone could recover from the sudden attack, his punches were as fast as the wind, followed by wailing sounds one after another. Within a moment, everyone had fallen to the ground. It can be inferred from their various twisted postures and sounds that the injuries must be serious.
"Is this person possessed by Bruce Lee?!"
"You really think you can fight, do you? I can't beat you with force, but I can beat you to death!" Wang Wu was also a ruthless person, so he immediately took out his mobile phone and made a call.
Wang Lingling, who was standing aside, was in shock, patted her chest and said excitedly: "Jin Buhuan, it turns out you are so good at it!"
The reason why Jin Buhuan became so powerful was because he was able to use his powers to absorb the heat flow from antiques to nourish his body.
