The collection value of Chinese soft-shelled turtle is regarded as a sacred object in the sea, and Tibetan tantra is regarded as a sacred object. It has unique characteristics, which are not as temperament as crystal gems, nor as easy to air-dry and crack as wood bodhi. Therefore, it is pursued by Buddhist and Taoist personnel, celebrities and dignitaries, and is exclusively for elegant guests to enjoy. It has the functions of exorcising evil spirits, transmitting blessings and helping to open the light. Buddhist scriptures such as the Diamond Sutra are regarded as the first of the seven treasures! Compendium of Materia Medica has verified the magical effects of lowering blood pressure, calming nerves, clearing away heat and toxic materials, calming nerves and caring skin.
Shells are famous for their warm colors and delicate texture. As a kind of pure natural organic gemstones, they not only have high ornamental value, but also their collection value is increasing with the decrease of resources. At the same time, with the gradual development and progress of carving technology, sculptors are getting closer and closer to perfection, and objects made of cockroaches are more aura and more pleasing to the eye.
A good work is absolutely inseparable from two elements: good materials and good works. Good material means full texture and pure and beautiful color. In fact, Trionyx sinensis is a shell fossil of Trionyx sinensis, which is composed of about 90% calcium carbonate, keratin, water and trace elements. The quality of texture is determined by the amount of natural impurities, so it is hard to come by.
Of course, as the pursuit of exquisite works of art, only? Good material? This is far from enough. As the saying goes, a piece of jade should be cut into pieces, and only when it is matched with exquisite craftsmen can it fully reflect the characteristics of the material and complement each other.
So what kind of carver can be regarded as wonderful workmanship? First of all, the sculptor needs to carefully design the carving style according to the natural texture and color of cockroaches, followed by adequate carving techniques and good endurance and patience, and finally, the most important thing is that the sculptor grasps the charm of the carving object. A collection has no finishing touch, in the final analysis, it is just an ordinary work of art.
Rarity is the most valuable thing in the collection market.
I believe that many Tibetan friends know that 歶 (ch 歶 q? ) is the largest marine shell, with a diameter of1.8m and a strong energy magnetic field. It also enjoys a high reputation in religion, and is enshrined with gold, silver, colored glass, agate, amber and coral. Seven treasures of Buddhism? ; In the west, dragonflies, pearls, corals and amber are called? Four organic gems? .
However, what many novice collectors don't quite understand is that Meretrix meretrix as a jewel and Meretrix meretrix as a marine animal cannot be confused. As the raw material of Trionyx sinensis, Trionyx sinensis refers to the remains of Trionyx sinensis animals that have been dead for hundreds or even thousands of years. Deposited on the seabed under certain conditions such as temperature and pressure, it has been transformed into jade for thousands of years, with little output and difficult to obtain.
Countdown to bargain hunting
In fact, cockroaches have been quietly heating up in recent years, since childhood collectors? Good heart? Unconsciously developed into various trade fairs and auctions? Regular customers? The price of raw materials has also started to soar. In the main producing areas, the raw material price of a shell with a length of about 1 meter has risen from 2000-3000 yuan a few years ago to 70,000-80,000 yuan at the end of 20 14. According to the news from collectors, the price of cockroaches has increased by 10 times in the last four or five years, and there have been cases where the price of a single handicraft is one million.
Even so, objectively speaking, the price of cockroaches is still at a low level, and there is still a lot of room for growth. Take the image point as an example. The price of cockroaches now is like the Yellow Sea 10 years ago, Nanhong five years ago, and Jin Zhongbai 1 0 years ago.
As soon as the mining ban of this government comes out, I have no doubt that there will be a new round of outbreaks in the near future. Because with the further strengthening of government law enforcement, it is not difficult to predict that mining activities will come to an end, the price of raw materials will only rise in the future, and the era of collecting products at low prices will come to an end.
Moreover, in any investment and collection market, predictability is the most important. Waiting and hesitating will only make you miss the opportunity and eventually become a follower of the market. If you like it, don't wait for it to be sold in grams.