Living in the rural area of Bazhong, southwest China’s Sichuan province, 75-year-old Grandpa Zhang has six silver ingots of Qing Dynasty (1636-1911), weighing 8.4 kilograms totally. According to him, these silver ingots are inherited from his ancestors and have been over 100 years old. However, the authenticity of these silver ingots still needs the appraisal of authorities. (photo/newssc.org) |