What are the methods of antique appraisal?

The identification methods of antiques mainly include observation, collection comparison, age feature judgment and scientific instrument identification.

Observe the patina method:

Patina, also known as "black lacquer antiquities", is a surface crust gradually formed due to dust accumulation, manual grinding and friction in a long time. Its general characteristics are: smooth and pleasant, quiet and quiet. Observing the patina method is the simplest and quickest way to identify antiques.

Set comparison method:

Contrast method is the most basic antique appraisal method.

Age characteristics judgment method:

Basic knowledge of antique appraisal: each antique has its own age, and each age has its own characteristics.

Appraisal method of scientific instruments:

Scientific instrument appraisal is the most professional antique appraisal method. Identification units should choose professional and authoritative institutions.

The difference between antiques and cultural relics:

1, different holding forms.

Cultural relics are protected by national laws, allowing private possession, but not for sale.

Antiques can be collected, invested and changed hands.

2. The time limit is different.

The classification of antiques is based on the Qing Dynasty. The academic circles generally believe that the specific year is 19 1 1 year. That is, the products left over from the previous period can be called antiques.

The range of cultural relics is very wide. Modern products can also be called cultural relics if they have an impact on modern society.

3. Value measurement is different.

Cultural relics can be divided into precious cultural relics and general cultural relics, including almost all historical periods, which are larger than antiques.

Antiques, even if they have a long history, may not be called cultural relics.

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