Chapter 181 The Method of Identifying Bronze Mirrors
There was a commotion in the crowd.
But Big Scar is not stupid. After hearing what I said, he sarcastically said: "Based on this, how dare you prove it is false?"
"This bronze mirror is originally a family heirloom. Who knows its origins?"
"What if my ancestor accidentally dyed it with mercury?"
"As an archeology student, is this all you have?"
Everyone looked at me again.
This reason is indeed not convincing enough.
But I still said calmly: "Of course, what I just said was just to point out the mistakes in your language."
"Whether it's lead or silver, it's really not enough evidence."
"What I want to say next is the key."
Big Scar was stunned.
"To identify a bronze mirror, you can distinguish the authenticity from the four aspects: listening to the sound, seeing the shape, identifying the rust, and smelling the smell."
"Listening to the sound is to knock the bronze mirror and identify it by the sound it makes."
"Due to the different proportions of copper, tin, lead and other raw materials used in the production of new and old bronze mirrors, the sounds they emit are also different."
"Old bronze mirrors generally have a low and mellow sound. However, the sound of new imitation bronze mirrors is crisper and even harsh."
I picked up the bronze mirror, bent my fingers, and tapped on its surface.
bite.
The sound is very crisp.
Everyone couldn't help but be in an uproar.
"Oh, it's true."
"This sound is comparable to the alarm bell in my high school."
"No, buddy, do you really know how to identify treasures?"
"What this young man said is reasonable and credible!"
Scar narrowed his eyes and his face wrinkled together.
The stall owner was also waiting with all his attention for me to continue.
I didn't pause and continued: "In addition to distinguishing the sound, it is also about looking at the shape and finding the difference from the shape."
"In order to ensure that the bronze mirror can have a real and clear effect, when the ancients cast the bronze mirror, the size and curvature of the mirror had a strict proportional relationship."
"You can see a relatively gentle curvature in smaller bronze mirrors. Bronze mirrors over 20 centimeters are basically a flat surface with no obvious fluctuations in curvature."
"The curvature of new imitation bronze mirrors is generally not proportional to the size of the mirror. Large bronze mirrors have a very large curvature, while small bronze mirrors have an unnatural curvature contraction."
"Therefore, people and scenery reflected in imitation bronze mirrors are often unclear or even distorted."
I turned the bronze mirror over and pointed it at Chen Meng.
She understood immediately, looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help covering her face in surprise: "Oh my god, you look so ugly, damn it!"
Everyone laughed.
I took back the bronze mirror and said calmly: "The curvature of your mirror is too weird. In ancient times, if you presented this thing to Cixi, you would lose your head the next day."
Big Scar twitched and said nothing.
“Third, it’s to identify rust.”
"In terms of rust, the rust on new imitation bronze mirrors is made through chemical reactions, or the rust on some old copperware is scratched off and glued on top."
"The identification method is also very simple. If an imitation bronze mirror is placed in water, it will have an obvious feature, that is, it will not stick to water."
"A rusty area without water will be like the water droplets on a lotus leaf, which cannot melt in."
"Besides, it's point four."
"Smell!"
"After the imitation bronze mirror is watered, it will emit several smells, one is the smell of sulfuric acid, one is the smell of alkali, and the other is the fishy smell of copper."
"And old bronze mirrors generally only have the scent of copper."
Without waiting for anyone to react, I grabbed an unfinished bottle of Yibo from the floor and poured it onto the bronze mirror.
Big Scar couldn't hold it in anymore, and immediately glared and yelled: "Stop it! If I break it, I'll make you pay for it! You little bastard!"
I ignored it and fell down with a shudder.
"you……"
Big Scar gestured to take action.
But I raised the bronze mirror in my hand and said, "As you can see, when I poured half a bottle of water, it didn't get even the slightest bit of water on it, and it still smelled like copper!"
"Isn't this enough to prove it's a fake?"
Everyone applauded and applauded.
"Brother, you are indeed a top student in the Department of Archeology!"
“Well-founded and convincing!”
"Why is this person selling fake goods? Isn't this a scam?"
"Stall owner, you have to thank this classmate!"
"If it weren't for him, your five hundred thousand would have been for nothing!"
Many people started to support the stall owner.
Big Scar's face was ashen and he opened his mouth to refute, but he couldn't find a reason.
The money-runner stall owner also turned gloomy. He had realized that he had almost suffered a big loss!
He said coldly: "Brother, there are rules for how to make money. Since you know the ways, you also know the rules!"
"The business is not done today, I won't argue with you, just take your things and get out!"
After saying that, I grabbed the bronze mirror in my hand and smashed it on Big Scar.
Da DaoScar's body trembled, his chest heaved violently, and he seemed to be about to explode, but there were too many people around him, so he still endured it.
But soon, he turned his resentful eyes towards me and looked at me slightly crazy:
"Boy, remember!"
"I will settle this account with you!"
"Be careful when walking at night!"
Finished.
He wiped his chin with his hand.
This is his signature move.
Whenever he wants to vent.
That's what it will do.
It is impossible for me to forget the scene six years ago.
It proves that he has murderous intentions towards me.
My goal was achieved.
But I still pretended to be fearless and said coldly: "Okay, if you have the guts, come and stab me to death now!"
"With so many people watching, have you planted any seeds?"
"Why don't you speak? You're not a coward, are you?"
"If you don't have the guts, get out of here!"
Ridicule, full.
As expected.
When Big Scar heard my words, he trembled all over, his eyes became even more violent, and the veins on his forehead popped out.
A disgusting vicious dog, no matter how much it pretends to be like a poultry, it won't change!
He didn't do anything, but pointed at me twice, then squeezed through the crowd and left quickly.
After he walked away, the crowd cheered.
"Old iron, awesome!"
"Brother, what's your name? I also have a baby at home, I'll check it out when I have time!"
“Sure enough, the students from Lingda University are still amazing!”
"Tsk tsk, this bronze mirror seller is also a coward, hahahaha!"
I waved my hands to everyone: "No more, no more, it's getting late, it's time to go back to school, everyone, please give way!"
I took Chen Meng's hand and turned to leave.
"Young man, wait."
But the stall owner stopped me, picked up a pair of jade bracelets from the bag on the side of the stall, and said to me with a smile: "Come on, keep these pair of jade bracelets."
"Although it's not an expensive item, it's only worth a few hundred yuan on the market, but it's also a good piece of jade passed down from my family. I'd like to thank you two for your help."
Chapter completed!