Chapter 52: Treasures
Not to mention, Kanshude's prediction was really right.
Those two scrolls weren't any ordinary thing.
A Shen Zhou's "Book of Poetry" and Shi Tao's "Goldfish" are all treasures.
It's just a pity that it's too old, or it's not well kept.
Both paintings and calligraphy are damaged, and the texture is a little "wounded".
Not only is the texture of the calligraphy and painting crispy, but the outermost layer is also a little "frosty" in some places.
The old man unfolded it and watched it for half an hour, and then he was extremely distressed and accepted it again, for fear that there would be further damage.
However, although these two calligraphy and paintings are precious, they have to be ranked last if they are the most valuable things that have been acquired on this day.
Ning Weimin never expected that the real leader was actually the most inconspicuous white porcelain bowl among the three pieces of porcelain.
The bowl looked white and dirty, and it didn't reveal much detail or preciousness.
Neither the classical beauty of the blue and white plum vase, nor the glossy beauty of another Ming Dynasty Longquan celadon plate.
The only thing special is that there is a concave and convex pattern in the bowl that is not very clear, and there is also the same inconspicuous word "cardinal".
And these two inscriptions are also printed on the edge of the inner wall of the bowl, and the positions of "pivot" and "house" are far away, one south and one north.
If it hadn't been for Kang Shude to point it out, Ning Weimin would have been able to see through the past.
No wonder the seller didn't take it seriously from the beginning.
In fact, Ning Weimin is the same, with his vision at this time, he really feels that this bowl is no longer suitable as a vessel for covering the mouth of the pickle jar, and he can't see that it is good.
But it is precisely this bowl that conforms to the word "restrained" that Kanshude once said.
Even Ning Weimin himself couldn't help but admit it.
When Kangshude put this bowl in the middle of a pile of porcelain, the more dignified and stable this thing became.
It's obviously nothing, but it has a deep temperament that can overpower everything.
Naturally, it will become the visual center of the viewer and attract attention.
At first, he thought it was the solid color of the bowl.
Because the other utensils have patterns and colors, this bowl is white among the colors, which naturally stands out.
Unexpectedly, the old man found a bunch of daily cups, plates, dishes and chopsticks at home again.
All kinds of white household items are placed next to the bowl, but they still give people this feeling.
This undoubtedly proves that Ning Weimin's idea is very wrong.
The only explanation is that this bowl is particularly durable.
It was also at this point that Kang Shude explained to Ning Weimin what was going on with this bowl.
Dare to look at this bowl, characterized by small feet, thick tires, plain glaze opacity, blue and white.
It is reminiscent of the Ming Dynasty Cao Zhao's "Gegu Yao" in the "Ancient Rao Vessel" article, there is a sentence "The Yuan Dynasty burned small foot prints, and those who had the word "Pivotal Mansion in it" were high.
In addition, he found the concave patterns and inscriptions.
Therefore, it is presumed that this bowl should be the fixed burner made by Kublai Khan, the ancestor of the Yuan dynasty, in Jingdezhen to set up the Fuliang Porcelain Bureau and make it for the "Privy Council".
The old man also told Ning Weimin that the Shufu porcelain of the Yuan Dynasty was more than 200 years later than the Tuding of the Song Dynasty.
However, no matter in terms of quality or historical value, the cardinal porcelain far exceeds the soil setting, and the two cannot be compared.
Because the "cardinal" was originally a first-level administrative body of the Tang Dynasty.
After the Song Dynasty, the Privy Council was changed to the Privy Council, which was the highest military organ of the central government.
Since Yuan is important to force, it is natural that the power of the "cardinal" is higher.
Considering that the Yuan Dynasty is only a hundred years old, the number of firing during this period is extremely limited, and there are even fewer inscriptions. ‘
Similar bowls, although the descendants have been fired, but the style has been changed, and the glaze is not moistened.
There is no doubt that this "cardinal porcelain" of the Yuan Dynasty has become a masterpiece.
Moreover, the texture of this bowl is not an ordinary entwined lotus, but a cloud dragon pattern.
This shows that it is a special utensil for prominent officials in the privy government, and it is a masterpiece among the best.
Its value is not worse than that of the bronze knight who was handed over to the country.
From the perspective of scarcity as expensive, it is even more than that.
I can really get everything back today.
finally figured out the ins and outs of the small bowl, and Ning Weimin's heart was like a blue sky in June.
Clear, thorough, and even a feeling of waking up from a big dream.
When he looked at the bowl again, his gaze had become very solemn, and he felt the complexity of history.
Not even to mention him, even Kanshude himself can't put it down.
In the words of the old man, how many collectors may not be able to find such a treasure in their lifetime.
This thing is no more taboo than bronze.
As long as you understand the master, no one can let go of it anymore.
He also set up a rule for Ning Weimin, saying that from now on, Ning Weimin is only allowed to look at it, not to touch it.
Look, where has it been?
But that's not all of today's harvest.
Don't forget the background of the times, these days, there are no modern imitations.
Even if it's still in Konshud's mouth, there are those "messy" things left, things that are "not things".
It was also a "fake name" in order to cater to the needs of the warlords' vassal elegance during the Republic of China, and to give the nouveau riche a façade.
Twenty years later, it will definitely be worth hundreds of thousands.
Therefore, starting from the idea of preserving the value of money, Ning Weimin put away these objects in a serious manner, which was similar to depositing gold.
However, the reason he gave Kang Shude was that he had to carefully observe and study and find out what was wrong.
Lying not only conceals his greedy temperament, but also makes him more and more teachable.
The old man was naturally coaxed very happy, and happily went to work, letting him watch it slowly at home by himself.
As for what to do with these things in the end?
This is the topic that the master and apprentice sat at a table of good wine and food that night, and they were going to discuss.
Speaking of Kangshude's original intention of taking Ning Weimin to the ghost market.
Originally, it was to get two valuable goods, and then quickly sell them in exchange for some funds for Ning Weimin's tuition.
From now on, the old man plans to let Ning Weimin go to the ghost market every day.
said that Ning Weimin felt that he understood, or if he was interested, he could buy it.
Buying it right is certainly a good thing.
Even if you buy the wrong one and lose money, it doesn't matter.
Because the main purpose is to let Ning Weimin open his eyes and grow his knowledge.
In the old man's opinion, the real ability has to be practiced like this.
No matter how much you say, your ears are empty.
I haven't seen it with my own eyes, and I've touched it with my own hands.
Only when people have suffered losses and pains will they remember the lessons for a lifetime.
People only love to ponder what they are interested in.
Therefore, the old man expressed his willingness to let Ning Weimin go to find the category he was interested in, so as to lead him into the door.
Even if the old man accompanies him again, he will not give on-site guidance to Ning Weimin.
But when he looks back, he will definitely look at things and tell Ning Weimin where he was wrong and why he was wrong.
For Master's idea, Ning Weimin was quite moved as an apprentice.
At the same time, I think it's fun, it's challenging, and it's a bit of an impatient excitement.
No matter how you talk about it, whether it is the prospect or the money situation, it is indeed much stronger than his inverted tropical fish.
But he was the only one who couldn't bear those things for a while.
I feel that even if it is not a cardinal porcelain, the other two pieces of porcelain and calligraphy and painting are also good treasures that cannot be found.
The future value is at least in the tens of millions, and it is a loss to sell it now.
No matter how he chooses, his heart hurts.
Fortunately, the master is the master, and Kang Shude is a successful person, so he told him directly.
I definitely have to sell the calligraphy and paintings, I don't have to choose at all, and there is no negotiation.
The reason is that the preservation of calligraphy and painting requires preservation conditions, and their residence does not have such a foundation now.
Like that big family, they almost ruined these two things.
These two calligraphy and paintings have actually reached a precarious point.
Rather than pinching their own hands and making the calligraphy and paintings moldy and crippled, it is better to sell them to the state.
This allows both things to be kept safe, and by the way, they can fulfill their own ends.
This is the method that is more suitable for both the state and the private sector, and complements each other.
After hearing these words, Ning Weimin understood Master's thoughts.
He couldn't help but admit that the old man's words were reasonable, and he couldn't help but admire the old man's profound strategy.
In the end, he is a real expert, an old-timer who does big business, and he is a step above the small boss in terms of thinking.
And his own greed and reluctance, on the contrary, it is really possible to delay the two treasures in his hands and turn them into waste completely.
So what can you do if you don't sell it?
Sell!
Interestingly, thanks to this sale, he discovered another vast world.
Not only did I feel that I was losing money, but I also felt that it was worth selling.
Because inadvertently, this proves what the old man warned him again.
You have to be diligent!
Don't look at it, just to sell paintings, he walked a few more steps, but he saw the infinite scenery.
(Note 1: Wounded, calligraphy and painting jargon, refers to the texture of calligraphy and painting damaged by insects, moisture or external friction, if the ground is defective, it is called "disabled" and "missing".) )
(Note 2: Frosting, calligraphy and painting jargon, refers to mildew due to dampness)