"It’s the wire-inlay filigree technique of the Tang Dynasty imperial court!" Qin Yue’s voice could not hide her excitement. She quickly pulled up the catalog of artifacts unearthed from the Famen Temple underground palace, her gaze darting back and forth between the silver pot and the catalog. "Look at this twin phoenix and branch pattern; it matches the chasing technique on the gilt silver incense burner with tortoise and lotus patterns perfectly!" She pointed to the ornamentation on the incense burner, her eyes shimmering with respect and curiosity for ancient craftsmanship.
Mu Feng inserted an endoscope into the spout of the pot. Under the lens, an intaglio inscription on the curve came into view: "Made by the Bureau of Imperial Manufactories, 14th year of Zhenyuan." These seven characters, like a mark of time, clearly stated the origins and date of the silver pot. He gently turned the lid, and his Xuantong gaze instantly captured the silver-inlaid cloud pattern on the rim. The patterns fit together seamlessly to form the Big Dipper, as if it were a mysterious guide left behind by the ancients.
At that moment, the air in the laboratory seemed to freeze. The three of them stood around the silver pot, their eyes meeting in awe of ancient wisdom. This silver pot was no longer just an antique; it was a tribute to the spirit of craftsmanship that transcended time and space.
Chapter 89