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Posted By: wingchuntaiji Posted Date: Feb 05, 2009 (02:01 AM) |
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Message The jade knowledge I cited were from my over 40 years of jade collecting and over 30 years of reading through libraries and bookstores of different cities in America and the Orient. Computer was not popular, and the time-constraints made me read and turn the pages as fast as I could when I traveled to a different city visiting another library or bookstore. I spent more time on color-plates and pictures of different books, and I seldom had time to take notes. It will be difficult for me to cite the exact source of information. But, I had read many topics that are not circulating nowadays. At certain times, I focused more in purchasing specimen to improve my knowledge and to train for sharper treasure-hunting eyes. I had already spent more amount than what most collectors would on books and equipment, not to mention about specimen! I agree that the kind of quiz like the above can promote archaic and antique jade interest! Anyone can agree and disagree! I feel that this is a place for knowledge and friendship exchange rather than a place to discredit one and others! Post a Response |
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