從收到物件後起算，古佛牌鑑定約需7~10工作天，古玉器鑑定約需10~14工作天。

As of the date of receipt of the object, the authentication and appraisal of the ancient Buddha amulets takes approximately 7-10 working days, while the authentication of the ancient jade ware takes approximately 10-14 working days.

古佛牌的傳統鑑定乃是根據眼學及經驗法則，透過目測觀察佛牌的樣態、模線或色澤等進行判斷，主要是由人為主觀之判斷。元素鑑定則是透過XRF螢光射線儀器分析元素組成，每一品類的古佛牌，有其特定製造成份，而老化氧化後的現象有別於近代製品。此外，若含現代化學成份亦為近代製作物，再者古佛牌的用料廣泛，元素組成亦相當多元，現代仿製者只能仿其型，對於元素組成一無所知。元素鑑定乃是目前古佛牌鑑定領域裡最客觀且可靠之方式。

The traditional method for the authentication and appraisal of ancient Buddha amulets is largely based on visual observation techniques as well as relevant experience and rules. Traditional authentication and appraisal process mainly features subjective judgments made by humans based on their visual observations of the surface and appearance, mold lines and colors of relevant Buddha amulets. Element identification, on the other hand, is the analysis of the elemental composition of amulets through the use of XRF (X-ray fluorescence) spectrometer. The ancient Buddha amulets of each category have their specific components during the production, thus the signs of aging and oxidation on these ancient amulets appear to be different from those on the imitated modern products. In addition, an amulet is deemed a modern imitation if it contains any modern chemical components. Furthermore, the ancient Buddha amulets feature the extensive use of various materials, as well as diverse elements and components as its composition, while the modern antique imitators can only imitate the shape and appearance of the amulets without the knowledge of the elemental composition of these amulets. Therefore, element identification is by far the most objective and reliable method in the field of authentication and appraisal of ancient Buddha amulets.

古玉器之自估年份需在明代以前可接受檢定。清代(A.D.1644)以後之玉器，老化現象有較多爭議誤差，暫不接受檢驗。

All the ancient jade ware whose estimated date is prior to the Ming Dynasty shall be eligible for further authentication and appraisal. All the jade ware that appeared since the Qing Dynasty (since A.D.1644) are temporarily not eligible for relevant authentication and appraisal since there have been a lot of controversies and errors as to the determination and identification of signs of aging on the jade ware of this period.

古佛牌之可檢驗項目，請參閱「古佛牌可檢驗品類」。其檢驗年份大多在佛曆2523年（A.D.1980）以前，此年份以前石油化學原料罕為添用於佛牌主原料，元素組成明確可辨。此外，若是保育動物類材質或古曼童物件（含具體屍骨），即使年份許可，因國際法律之故亦不接受檢定。

For the all the items of authentication and appraisal available for the ancient Buddha amulets, please refer to the specific information in the section of “Item Categories of Ancient Buddha Amulets Available for Authentication”. The dates of the Buddha amulets eligible for authentication and appraisal are mostly prior to the year 2523 on the Buddhist calendar (i.e. A.D. 1980). Petrochemical raw materials were rarely used as the major raw materials of the Buddha amulets whose dates are prior to the above year, and the relevant components and elements composing these amulets are clearly identifiable. In addition, Buddha amulets which are made from the materials derived from endangered species or Kuman Thongs (including the dead fetuses) are not eligible for authentication and appraisal in accordance with the international laws and regulations even if their dates are prior to the above stated year.

碳十四定年法，確實可用於有機物的定年。但目前的碳14技術即使是高階儀器，誤差值都在30年以上，甚至有百千年以上的誤差值。但目前高價古佛牌許多的年份都在50年左右，幾十年的誤差值就可以讓新舊顛倒，故不適用於此。

It is true that the carbon-14 (C14) dating technology can be used for the determination of the ages and dates of organic matters. However, the error value of the current carbon-14 (C14) dating technology is usually above 30 years, and even above a few hundred or thousand years in some rare cases even if some high-end instruments are used for the identification and detection. However, most of the high-priced ancient Buddha amulets currently available are over 50 years of age, and an error value of over several decades can inevitably change the results of detection and easily confuse the real dates and ages of the amulets. Therefore, this method is currently not applicable to the dating of amulets of such nature.

寄送至東方森煌的過程，若需加值保險則由自己向快遞公司加保。東方森煌提供的保價則是從收到物件後才起始計算的。

As for the delivery of relevant objects to SenHuang Antique Authentication Center, you need to apply for value-added insurance to the delivery company if any value-added insurance is required upon your decision. The guaranteed value-added insurance provided by SenHuang Antique Authentication Center shall be calculated starting from the date of receipt of the relevant objects.

損壞是依照損壞狀況賠償。若為大比例斷裂或破損，則會提供全額賠償。

Our compensation for damage is entirely based on the specific condition and severity of the damage. The 100% full compensation shall be provided if there are any large-scale fractures or damages.

鑑定證晶片為防盜設定，若遺失我們無法補法。請務必妥善保管。或者請另行記錄下鑑定證號及QRCode圖像，即使遺失鑑定證，仍可透過本網查詢系統證明收藏品。

The built-in chip on each authentication and appraisal certificate incorporates an anti-theft feature, and we are not able to re-issue the certificate if it is lost. Therefore, please make sure to keep your certificate in a safe place. Alternatively, please keep a record of the serial number of as well as the QR Code image on your authentication and appraisal certificate by other means. In that case, you can still authenticate your collections through the authentication inquiry system on our website even if you lose your certificate.

可以的，但自行送件採預約方式，請先來信或來電預約。

Yes, but a reservation is required before you deliver or retrieve the objects in person. Please email or call us first to make a reservation before your delivery or retrieval.

目前提供特約商家方案，若有長期及較大數量的需求，可來信洽談。

At present, we are offering our special business options. If you have long-term demand for antique authentication and appraisal in large quantity, you are welcome to email us for further negotiations.

鑑定後若非年代符合之真品，不會有鑑定卡，但仍會附上概要的鑑定報告。

If an antique is not deemed an authentic one that matches the corresponding era it is supposed to belong to, then there will be no authentication card issued, while a brief authentication and appraisal report shall still be provided.

透過訂單系統，可刷卡、匯款及支付寶等方式支付。

Through our on-line order system, you can make your payment by credit card and remittance transfer or using Alipay.

我們採用的鑑定方式為非破壞性檢驗，不會損壞物件。但若本來物件已有損壞情形或不牢固之修復處，請務必告知。若隱瞞情況者，將退回物件不進行檢驗。

We are currently using a set of non-destructive authentication methods for our process and therefore it will not cause any damage to the object. However, if the object has been originally damaged or has not been repaired before the authentication and appraisal, please make sure to inform us immediately. We will reject and return the object without conducting any relevant authentication and appraisal for anyone who conceals information of such nature.

可以，但務必請主動告知狀況及位置。若無告知，儀器數據可能會將物件判斷為新仿。

Yes, but you need to inform us of the status of repaired objects and the specific spots of repair on the objects. Otherwise, the relevant analytical instrument are likely to identify the objects as imitated modern products as indicated in the data on the instrument.

不會的，鑑定屬於服務項目，物件是單純的樣品寄送而非交易。

No. The authentication and appraisal business belongs to the service business, and its main objects are simply the deliveries of sample objects rather than specific trade or transactions.