Throughout the long course of history, there have been a great number of collectors whose collected items are of all kinds. However, among them, few people collect tooth and horn artifacts. In our city, there is an old man who not only loves collecting tooth and horn artifacts but also owns quite a number of collections.
When it comes to collecting tooth and horn artifacts, many people may not be very familiar with it. Tooth and horn artifacts refer to the precious ivory, rhinoceros horns, and sheep horns carved into artworks. Due to the scarcity and high value of these materials, plus the international market banning the sale of ivory, such artworks are becoming increasingly rare, making it hard for people to feast their eyes on them. Nevertheless, the collections introduced by Mr. Cheng Chundao can satisfy people's wishes because he has collected 48 tooth and horn artifacts over the years. These include rare treasures like the ivory carving "Elder under the Pine" decorative piece, daggers with sheaths, small writing brushes, the Old Immortal, the Guanyin statue, and the Luohan rosary beads.
(Cheng Chundao Elder同期声) Not only is this brush made of ivory carving, but it also features flowers and the Qinglong spitting pearls. Moreover, the pen cap is also made of ivory and is still usable today.
(Listening to Mr. Cheng introduce his collections in detail, we gained some understanding of tooth and horn artifacts as well as his collection journey.) It turns out that Mr. Cheng has been fond of collecting tooth and horn artifacts for more than 20 years. When asked why he collects tooth and horn artifacts, the elder revealed his inner thoughts.
(Cheng Chundao Elder同期声) I collect things made of rhinoceros horns and ivory carvings. Not only are they rare in our Yancheng city, but also in other places.
(In order to realize his dream, the elder has spent a lot of effort over the years. Sometimes, to obtain a top-grade tooth and horn artifact, Mr. Cheng not only collects locally but also frequently travels to other places to collect items. While traveling, expenses naturally increase. However, according to Mr. Cheng, due to work reasons, he often needs to go on business trips, so he uses the opportunity to combine treasure hunting with work.)
(Cheng Chundao Elder同期声) While others are resting, I specifically browse through antique markets to find the collections I need.
(From the initial pure hobby to becoming a semi-expert in the collecting circle, Mr. Cheng told us that tooth and horn artifacts not only bring him aesthetic enjoyment but also spiritual pleasure.)
(Cheng Chundao Elder同期声) As the words carved on the seal say, "Take joy in collecting, prolong life," this is my purpose.
(With years of relentless pursuit of tooth and horn artifact collection, Mr. Cheng's fame in the collecting world has grown larger. Nowadays, Mr. Cheng not only focuses on collecting but also visits other collectors with similar interests, sharing experiences and enjoying the fun brought by collecting together.)
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