Curtain Wall Concealing Beauty - Purple Sandalwood. Rosewood

Author: Xia Feng
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is part of the "Treasures in Golden Houses Series," offering a concise discussion on the origins of zitan and huanglihi, their characteristics in different eras, the collecting experiences of various individuals, and price comparisons across different periods. It fully demonstrates the treasure value that has been passed down to the present, making it an easy-to-understand guide for collectors. According to relevant experts, the following conclusions have been reached regarding the origins and naming of zitan:
1. Sandalwood Zitan: Originating from Mysore, southern India, its pigment is not soluble. Scientific name: Sandalwood Zitan. Commonly referred to as zitan. Named based on texture and color, including names such as Rhino Horn Zitan, Star Zitan, Blood Zitan, and Chicken Blood Zitan.
2. (Huanglihi-Texture Zitan): Originating from countries surrounding southern China and southwestern India. Scientific name: Indian Rosewood. Commercial name: Flowering Tree Wood. Named based on texture and color, including names such as Hairline Zitan and Flowering Tree Wood Flower Zitan. Sandalwood Zitan has a rich oil content, with a specific gravity generally above 1.1 or 1.3, and lighter varieties may be less than 1. The oil is heavy, almost invisible in the grain, appearing smooth and glossy like a black plastic board. Flowering Tree Wood Zitan has less oil, with a specific gravity of 1.1 or less. The grain is relatively sparse, with clear hairline and flowering tree wood patterns visible. Over centuries of weathering, oxidation, and exposure to light and temperature changes, the oil molecules and water molecules in the zitan and fibers have slowly moved, with some being mercilessly oxidized, resulting in a decrease in specific gravity.