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A document issued by an authority or expert that certifies an item as genuine and not a counterfeit.
博物馆展出的每件文物都附有真品证书。
Every artifact on display at the museum comes with an authenticity certificate.
收藏家在购买名画时，通常会要求提供真品证书。
Collectors typically request an authenticity certificate when purchasing famous paintings.
Commonly used in art, antiques, luxury goods, and collectibles markets to verify provenance and authenticity.
Do not confuse '真品证书' (authenticity certificate) with '产地证书' (certificate of origin) or '质量证书' (quality certificate). The former focuses on genuineness, while the latter two concern origin or quality standards.
Always request an authenticity certificate when purchasing high-value items (e.g., jewelry, watches, art, antiques) from untrusted sources or secondary markets. For luxury goods, insist on certificates issued by recognized authorities like Sotheby's or Christie's.
The term combines 三个 Chinese characters: '真品' (zhēnpǐn, meaning 'genuine item') and '证书' (zhèngshū, meaning 'certificate'). The phrase emerged in the late 20th century as the art and collectibles market expanded, particularly in China, to address counterfeit concerns.
1. Often abbreviated as '真证' in casual contexts. 2. In legal or high-stakes transactions (e.g., auction houses), '真品证书' may be accompanied by a detailed appraisal report. 3. Not to be confused with '收藏证书' (collection certificate), which merely attests to ownership rather than authenticity.