"Yes, people do make mistakes, but can you ensure that the results detected by precision instruments are accurate?"

"Precision instruments can only roughly detect the age and material of antiques. Moreover, such results are not necessarily true. It can even be said that they may be artificially forged."

"This Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornament is definitely not a Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornament from the Tang Dynasty. The craftsmanship during the Tang Dynasty could not have reached this level at all."

Lin Han said after touching the Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament.

"It can't reach this point? What do you mean?"

The Bai family's nephew frowned and asked with sharp eyes.

"As China's times change, jade production has gradually changed in terms of both craftsmanship and use. From pendants and utensils in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period to ornaments, weapons, decorations, etc. later, jade has appeared."

"The most obvious change was during the Sui and Tang dynasties, while the ceremonial jades of the Warring States and Han dynasties gradually withdrew from the public stage."

"Since then, new ceremonial jade shapes have been more closely integrated with folk customs, more practical, and even began to extend into the daily lives of ordinary people."

"Later, during the Sui Dynasty, jade became mainly used as utensils and ornaments. It was not limited to one purpose, and its uses became more and more extensive. Jade can also be seen in other aspects, but it is not as rich as practical utensils and ornaments."

"The third point, and the most important one, is that since the Tang Dynasty, gilding techniques have been widely used on utensils, which shows that the manufacturing technology of the Tang Dynasty is extremely delicate and exquisite. In this regard, even the use of gilding techniques on bronze, silver, and jade wares has increased significantly, making the wares made in the Tang Dynasty more exquisite. Of course, this is also related to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

"Finally, on objects such as animals, the patterns are simplified, often with simple outlines, rather than complex patterns carved all over the body like the jade objects of the Warring States and Han dynasties. After all the analysis, the jade objects of the Tang Dynasty mainly focus on gilded outlines and simplified patterns. They are not complicated, but still exquisite."

"You see, this piece of Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament in front of us imitates the charm of jadeware from the Tang Dynasty, but many parts do not conform to the style of the Tang Dynasty, which is also the most overlooked part."

"After all, the details are not obvious. If you look at it from another angle, there is actually no big problem. But if you look at it from the perspective of Tang Dynasty artifacts, this Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornament is definitely not in line with the aesthetics or craftsmanship of the time."

Lin Han did not first point out the flaws of the Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornaments, but only roughly analyzed the making style of the Tang Dynasty.

Using the style of making instruments as a foundation to establish the most complete system, this foundation alone is enough to influence the entire subsequent debate. After all, the style of making instruments of an era will not change much in a short period of time.

Moreover, how many of such priceless and scarce items as the Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornaments could be produced in the same era? Not to mention the scarcity of materials, even if there were raw materials, could it be guaranteed that the sculptor could completely carve and polish out an identical Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament?

Obviously, it cannot, which means that even in the Tang Dynasty, there should only be one Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament.

"If that's the case, then what's the big problem with this Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament?"

"Master Lin said that this Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornament does not conform to the style of the Tang Dynasty. So where is it inconsistent? Is it carving, outline or the charm that Master Lin mentioned?"

The nephew of the Bai family pressed forward step by step, each word hurtful to the heart, and kept approaching Lin Han.

"It is indeed as you said. We start from the two aspects of style and technique. When appreciating jade artifacts from the Tang Dynasty, especially such unique and precious objects as this Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament, it is almost recognizable at a glance. If you can't recognize it at a glance, it is nothing more than a lack of skills."

"First, let's look at the Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornaments. The shape is three layers of objects, with a deer at the bottom, a tiger on the back of the deer, and a bat on the back of the tiger. In short, it is a deer, tiger and bat. From it, we can see that the combination of the deer, tiger and bat is unique before they are entangled with each other, just like there are different connections between the independent individuals."

"If it is a Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornament from the Tang Dynasty, it is normally estimated to be 16 cm long, 12 cm high, medium-sized, and weigh about 824.5 grams. However, the Hetian jade gilt deer, tiger and bat ornament in front of us is far from reaching such standards. The data is not much different, but both the length and height are different by three or four centimeters. If the overall size and weight are taken into account, the difference is getting bigger and bigger."

"Let's not talk about the volume and weight. Let's look at the main parts of the overall shape of the Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornaments. First, the most conspicuous and set the tone is the deer antlers. The antlers are exaggerated and vivid. There are no patterns on the deer body, only one hook pattern on each of the four legs. It can be basically determined that it is not a Han jade style. The deer is gilded all over. The tiger on the deer's back has a clear image, only the two ears are gilded, and there is a bat on the tiger's back, and its body is gilded. The ring between the deer and the tiger is fully gilded. Judging from this, this is the most typical jade style of the Tang Dynasty."

"But if we look at it from these aspects, how much of this Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornament can match it?"

Lin Han smiled. He was already familiar with the Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornaments.

Although he only took a few quick glances, the advantage of having golden eyes is unmatched by others. Even with just a glance, he was able to find the problem in time.

"But how do you know that the Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornaments from the Tang Dynasty look like what you said? Could it be that you have seen Hetian jade gilded deer, tiger and bat ornaments?"

"Or, you made up all this information on your own and said it deliberately to deceive others. You used your reputation to deceive others, gain their trust, and ultimately control this thing in your hands."

"Do you dare to say that you don't have such thoughts?" After listening to the analysis, the nephew of the Bai family did not care what Gu Linhan said, but reprimanded coldly.

"What? You don't dare to speak because I was right?"

"Uncle, you see, I told you that this person's motives were not simple!"

Before Lin Han could reply, the nephew of the Bai family spoke sternly.