Where should the collection of ancient books go?
Everyone has different hobbies, some like ceramics, some like rare ancient books, and some like ancient coins. In fact, a collection is like a building. There are many different doors and windows in this building. Opening every door and window may reveal a magical world and show you its charming charm. Therefore, the key is to choose what interests you most. This will determine the direction of your collection in the future, and may also affect the harvest and happiness you bring. The determination of the collection direction should also consider the age of the collector. People are interested in different things at different ages. For example, in childhood, we may have a strong interest in sparks. For example, teenagers may have a long-term enthusiasm for stamps; For example, young people have a strong demand for famous brands and so on. With the growth of age and rich experience, the interest in collection will also change. Young people like to follow the trend and are interested in fashionable things, while old people tend to be nostalgic and may be more interested in old things. Therefore, collectors should determine their own collection direction according to their age. People's living environment often affects the determination of the collection direction. In terms of ceramic collection, Beijingers play with Ming and Qing porcelains and official kilns, Henan people like to play with old kiln porcelains, and southerners have a special liking for celadon. When collecting, you must consider the city where you live and the surrounding environment, what is good to collect and what is not. For Anyang, it is easier to see things like Cizhou Kiln, Xiangzhou Kiln and Hebi Kiln. Anyang was once the capital of Shang Dynasty and Northern Dynasty, and was the political, economic and cultural center of the whole country. There are many historical and cultural relics in these two periods, which will inevitably affect the regional characteristics of Anyang collection circle. Especially in the collection research of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Anyang is unmatched by any other city in China.