"Boss Ma, how about you help me take a look first?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Changbo smiled meaningfully and said:

"Brother Zhuang, to be honest, I do know a bit about bronzeware."

Then, he started to introduce:

"Compared with bronze ware, copper ware was rarer in ancient times.

In terms of price, it is naturally much more expensive.

Of course, in addition to bronze and copper, there are also brass and white copper.

But the only truly pure copperware is red copperware.

As for other bronzes, brasses, and white copper, they are all copper alloys."

Zhuang Zhou didn't expect that this bronze ware had so many details.

Then, Ma Changbo said:

"In fact, bronze ware can be regarded as the earliest copper ware used.

During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, most bronze vessels were food utensils.

For example, bronze furnaces, bronze tripods, bronze jars, etc.

During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, bronze vessels gradually began to be used as ritual objects.

During that period, the shapes and patterns of bronze ware became more exquisite and complex.

For example, bronze chariots and horses, bronze chimes, etc.

Purple copperware is a treasure among copperwares because its texture is purer, its color is brighter, and its craftsmanship is more exquisite.

Therefore, the price of copperware has always been high.

Especially those ancient copperware that are well preserved are priceless.”

Zhuang Zhou listened with great interest. He has always been interested in these historical and cultural things.

I couldn't help but ask:

"Mr. Ma, can you tell the age of this bronze artifact?"

This was brought back from the Tang Dynasty.

Logically speaking, the shortest history should be from the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty.

Ma Changbo took the bronze object and examined it carefully.

Then he pondered:

"Judging from its shape, decoration, and workmanship, this copperware should be an old item.

However, to determine its exact age, more professional identification is needed.”

Zhuang Zhou nodded to show his understanding.

Ma Changbo certainly had reservations and did not give any specific opinions.

After all, appreciation has to be done by professional institutions.

Next.

Zhuang Zhou continued to let Ma Changbo feast his eyes.

Ma Changbo looked at each item carefully, which really opened his eyes.

These are all good things and priceless.

Once it enters the Christie's auction, it will definitely cause a sensation.

Especially the night pearl, which is crystal clear and emits a faint light.

Like the brightest star in the night sky.

Ma Changbo couldn't help but admire:

"Brother Zhuang, this night-shining pearl of yours is definitely a national treasure!

I wonder how much it can fetch at auction?"

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly, a hint of confidence flashing in his eyes:

"Boss Ma, we'll just have to wait and see how valuable this night pearl is!"

Ma Changbo nodded, and his admiration for Zhuang Zhou increased even more.

Being able to witness so many rare treasures with his own eyes is the greatest honor of his life.

"Brother Zhuang, this is the first time I have seen the legendary Night Pearl.

Come to think of it, you really opened my eyes tonight!"