Shenhao Starts With Antique Treasure Appraisal

Li Tianming and Song Yunqiao pushed through the crowd and saw an antique vendor being interrogated by two policemen.

Next to the policeman stood a man in civilian clothes, about thirty years old, wearing glasses, and seemed to be an intellectual.

But there was a bit of contempt in the eyes and expressions of this intellectual.

There are two police officers, a man and a woman, the man is older.

The woman's face is very beautiful and young, like a newly graduated college student. Her black hair is braided on her head, which makes her look very heroic.

The antique vendor who was questioned was a man in his thirties.

He had an honest look on his face, and seemed to be the type who would be bullied at any time.

The antique vendor's name is Wang Shouye, but he is a stranger in this antique market.

Wang Shouye has only set up a stall here for two days.

He only sold two fake Qing Dynasty colorful bowls in the past two days, and got 500 soft RMB.

I don't know why someone reported it, saying that Wang Shouye had the 17th compensation item unearthed from the tomb.

No, two policemen came over immediately, and they also brought a cultural relics expert with them.

The so-called "cultural relics expert" is named Huo Feiyang and works at the Xiqu Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau.

In Xiqu, he is well-informed and is good at identifying cultural relics. He often serves as a consultant to the police station to follow up on cultural relic crimes.

As a result, Huo Feiyang became famous in the local area, so he naturally felt that he was superior to others and looked down upon the cultural relic vendors who set up stalls in the antique market.

"Comrade police, I am really not a tomb robber. Look at what I have here, nothing looks like something from a tomb?" the antique vendor said helplessly.

Huo Feiyang stood up: "Are you going to talk back? Tell me, what is this?"

With that said, Huo Feiyang pointed to a bronze vessel placed in the middle of the stall.

I saw that this bronze vessel was obviously in the shape of a bronze tripod, but it was not big, just like an incense burner.

The surface of the bronze tripod is already stained with rust and appears yellow-green, making it look very old.

Wang Shouye's expression was a little weak, and he said hesitantly: "This is a bronze vessel, my most precious treasure.

"Drink, it's still a treasure. Did you know that this is a bronze square tripod with four legs and ears? Is it a typical burial object in ancient tombs?"

When Wang Shouye heard this, his face showed panic, and he quickly shook his head: "No, I also collected this from others. I don't know if this is a funeral gift!"

The male police officer spoke: "Okay, come back to the police station with me to explain."

At this time, Song Yunqiao couldn't help but ask Li Tianming: "Teacher Li, is this bronze tripod really a funeral object? I haven't seen it before.

Li Tianming said lightly: "Bronze square tripods are indeed often used as burial objects for people with high official titles."

Song Yunqiao nodded.

"But this bronze tripod is a fake."

"Huh?" Song Yunqiao looked surprised after hearing this.

Although the voices of Li Tianming and Song Yunqiao were not loud, they were still heard by Huo Feiyang and the two policemen.

The three of them looked at Li Tianming together.

Cui Feiyang is used to being an "authoritative figure", how can he stand this questioning.

"Hey, what do you mean?"

Li Tianming found Cui Feiyang very displeased, and said lightly: "Didn't you hear clearly? I said this... is fake!"

Cui Feiyang was so angry when he heard this.

The beautiful policewoman standing behind the male police officer looked at Li Tianming and frowned.

The policewoman's name is Zhou Tong. She has just graduated from the police academy and has only been in the police force for more than three months. She is a bit younger than Li Tianming.

After becoming a policeman, Zhou Tong heard many of Cui Feiyang's "deeds" from his colleagues, and gradually became influenced by him and began to admire his knowledge.

At this time, when Zhou Tong saw the young man in front of him questioning Cui Feiyang's identification results so bluntly, he thought that this guy looks like a dog, but he wants to show off in front of beautiful girls.

It's simply overestimating one's ability and trying to do whatever you want!

The pretty girl is of course Song Yunqiao.

Li Tianming found the pretty policewoman opposite looking at him with disgust, and was a little surprised. He didn't know how he had offended her.

Cui Feiyang was not willing to let Li Tianming go, and said contemptuously: "You said this bronze tripod is a fake, then tell us how you could tell.

He, Cui Feiyang, didn't believe that someone could determine whether a cultural relic was genuine or fake just by looking at it a few times.

As mentioned above, Cui Feiyang is well-known locally.

Most people who hang out on the antique street will recognize him.

At this time, when they saw someone challenging Cui Feiyang, they naturally sided with Cui Feiyang.

"Young man, tell me, how is this fake?"

"You are really talking nonsense. Do you know who that person is?"

"Hey, you're still wrong. I've seen more antiques than you have crossed more bridges."

Song Yunqiao became a little angry when he heard this. He was about to speak, but was stopped by Li Tianming.

In fact, Li Tianming can tell whether this kind of bronze is an old object or a new imitation just by looking at it.

But in order to "challenge" the famous Cui Feiyang, Li Tianming decided to make it clear to these people.

I saw Li Tianming pick up the bronze square tripod with both hands and weigh it twice carefully.

Seeing this, Cui Feiyang sneered: "I tell you, I have weighed it a long time ago. This bronze square tripod is very light. It is the result of being corroded by the air over the years. It is good for you to know this."

Just like Cui Feiyang said.

To identify the authenticity of bronze ware, we must first start with its weight.

Bronze wares are generally cast from a copper-tin alloy and have been around for a long time, mostly from thousands of years ago.

Bronze becomes lighter when exposed to air erosion.

This is the case with this bronze square tripod, which is much lighter than expected.

Li Tianming smiled lightly: "Indeed, this bronze square tripod is made in a decent way. It can be regarded as a high-quality imitation.

Cui Feiyang's expression changed: "You damn duck has a tough mouth."

Zhou Tong also looked disgusted. This guy was too thick-skinned. This was too shameless.

The male police officer over there couldn't help it anymore.

"I'm asking you, do you have any evidence that it's true? If not, stop talking nonsense."

Li Tianming ignored them and said to himself: "This is a bronze square tripod with four legs and ears. It has this crystal shape from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, to the Qin and Han Dynasties, and even to the early Tang Dynasty...

When Cui Feiyang heard this, he thought to himself, does this guy have something in his stomach?

"Everyone, take a look. There are patterns engraved on the surface of this bronze tripod." Li Tianming showed it to others, "Do you know what this is?"