Chapter 246: See Cheng Fang Again

A snuff box, in short, is a container for snuff. It is small and easy to carry. At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, snuff was introduced to China, and snuff boxes gradually became orientalized, and eventually evolved into snuff bottles. Nowadays, people's habit of snuff is almost extinct, but the snuff bottle has been passed down as a fine work of art, and it has been prosperous for a long time, and is known as "a pocket art that concentrates the culmination of various crafts from various countries".

As a delicate handicraft, Chinese snuff bottle integrates calligraphy and painting, carving, inlay, pondering and other skills, using porcelain, copper, ivory, jade, agate, amber and other materials, using blue and white, colorful, carved porcelain, nesting, skillful work, interior painting and other techniques, absorbing the advantages of a variety of crafts inside and outside the region, and is regarded as a precious cultural play by the elegant people, and enjoys a good reputation at home and abroad. It has become the object of cherished collection by Chinese and foreign people.

And the jade snuff bottle in front of you is obviously one of the masterpieces.

Since it is an acquaintance, and it is also his own strength, the tour is naturally more and more relaxed, smiled and said: "This jade relief snuff bottle is carved from green ice jadeite, although small and exquisite, but the rare image of the Buddha on its body, just with the lion relief in one piece, is the legend of Manjushri Bodhisattva secretly earnest, representing auspiciousness, beauty, solemnity and wisdom." The most commendable thing is that the green of this piece of jadeite is uniform throughout, and there is no eye-catching white cotton to destroy its overall perception, which is really rare. ”

Han Tiancheng happily replied: "Because I had an experience, I deliberately went back to my hometown to take out the jewelry box left to me by my mother, and I didn't want to find this snuffbox." ”

Zhou You knew Han Tiancheng's intentions, and he was not short of money now, so he had no intention of winning people's favor, and said directly: "This jadeite relief snuff bottle is definitely a master level in terms of carving, and the jadeite used is also very high-grade, even at that time, it was not easy to get." But since it's your mother's relic, then I won't give the price, you can treasure it yourself. ”

After finishing speaking, Zhou You hurriedly added: "Of course, I also want to congratulate you, this jade relief snuff bottle is listed as one of the six pre-selected treasures of our jade group. ”

"Thank you, experts!"

Han Tiancheng walked out happily.

"It's a pity!"

Li Lao looked at Han Tiancheng and groaned as he left, obviously having some intention for the jade relief snuff bottle.

Cheng Lao also regretted: "This jade relief snuff bottle is really a fine product in the jade snuff bottle, if it can be used for exhibition, it will definitely attract a lot of people." ”

I don't want Xu Lao to have the intention of buying, and said: "Although the age of this jadeite relief snuff bottle is not far away, its craftsmanship and symbolism are outstanding, if you can have such a snuff bottle, you will definitely be able to rise a lot of reputation in the circle." ”

What else can you do but smile bitterly.

In the Qing Dynasty, there were not a few artifacts that were regarded as treasures, such as the emperor's favorite famous kiln porcelain, books and classics, bronze Yi ware and tablet tablets respected by princes and ministers, literati and scholars, etc. However, only snuff bottles can be accepted by the emperor and nobles, the wealthy merchants, the common people, and the three religions and nine streams, and have the characteristics of "three thousand favors in one". It is a treasure and reward gift for the emperor, and it is also a valuable gift for interpersonal communication.

Even in modern times, in the literati circle, if you carry a fine snuff bottle with you, you will definitely be able to dazzle, envy people, increase your own cultural recuperation, improve your own image, its meaning is equivalent to the jewelry on women's bodies.

Thankfully, the regret didn't last long, and new collectors appeared.

It took about half an hour.

Under the hint of the periphery, the four treasure connoisseur experts finally got the news that they had not seen for a long time: the screening of the periphery was completely over, and there were only about a dozen or so items that could enter the expert screening.

So far, all the six treasures of the porcelain group have been put in place, among which a blue and white landscape figure with a phoenix tail is the most valuable, and it is likely to become the last competitor of the sea beast grape mirror and the Suihan Sanyou pot. As for the other colorful figures, the general jar, the copper cloisonné enamel nine peach celestial ball bottle, the landscape figure pattern Guanyinzun, the copper cloisonné enamel Benba pot and the copper cloisonné enamel incense are difficult to compete with the sea beast grape mirror and the Suihan Sanyou pot.

However, in Zhou You's heart, even if the blue and white landscape figure with a phoenix tail statue contributed by a pawnshop is worth tens of millions, it is impossible to compare it with his own sea beast grape mirror and Suihan Sanyou pot.

As for the calligraphy and painting group that Xu Lao is in charge of, because there is nothing outstanding, only one of Wu Changshuo's "Gourd Pictures" is the best. But not to mention the comparison with the sea beast grape mirror and the Suihan Sanyou pot, I am afraid that even the copper tire cloisonné enamel carda pot and the copper tire cloisonné enamel incense table of the porcelain group can't be compared.

Such an idea is not only a person traveling around, but Xu Lao and Li Lao also feel that the matter is almost over. Only Cheng Lao, after learning that there is a superb enamel color in the collection of more than a dozen pieces behind, his mind is still active.

"It's coming!"

Maybe it's just the right time, when a fat man who looks rich and not inferior to Huang Jianming slowly steps forward with that superb enamel color.

"Boutique!"

"It's probably made by the imperial court!"

Xu Lao and Li Lao expressed their first opinions, and Cheng Lao's eyes lit up.

Traveling around is still about looking at people first and then looking at things. However, this time, the demeanor of this rich boss is very in line with the posture of a normal collector, with a little expectation in the nervousness, so that Zhou You can not find the slightest flaw. As a last resort, Zhou You can only turn his attention to porcelain.

After saying hello, the experts began to analyze.

Cheng Lao, as an expert in the porcelain group, was the first to express his opinion: "It is a very excellent Ming Dynasty cloisonné enamel entwined branch Crocus lotus pattern box, although its craftsmanship and techniques can not reach the peak of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, but it is also very mature, it is rare that the thickness of the filigree is uniform, so that the filigree is not much higher than the tread; ”

Xu Lao also said: "This silk is very vivid, it gives people a compact feeling in the liveliness, and the enamel is also quite bright, but this lotus flower gives me a deliberate and contrived feeling." ”

was said by Xu Lao, Cheng Lao really found that there was indeed something wrong with the lotus.

Zhou You used spiritual perspective while observing, and the results he obtained were extremely shocking:

Cheng Fang!

It's Cheng Fang again!

If the last Cheng Fang was just an early work, then this time it is a mature work. The last time I traveled around, I could see the flaws in it with a little thought, but this time, after observing for a long time, I still didn't know the essentials, and in the end, I still relied on the perspective of spiritual power to detect the secrets inside.

For the honor of the collective, Zhou You had to come forward: "Although the cloisonné enamel craft in the early Ming Dynasty has gradually been valued by the imperial court, it has really attracted the attention of the literati and the collection of eunuchs and merchants, which is already a matter of the late Ming Dynasty. And this cloisonné enamel entwined crocus lotus canopy pattern box has the characteristics of both early and late periods, which seems to be a bit problematic. ”

was mentioned by Zhou You, and the other three immediately came to their senses, and they really realized a little subtlety.

Zhou You felt that such a reminder was not enough to guarantee, and continued: "Don't you think that this silk is too vivid, too perfect, and a little wrong with the historical atmosphere expressed by its carcass and glaze?"

Cheng Lao was still a little unwilling, and asked suspiciously: "This may also be the masterpiece of famous craftsmen in the early and middle Ming Dynasty, and it is not uncommon for the forging level to surpass the antiques of the same era." ”

Zhou You finally reminded: "Why don't we go and look for the luminaire and the pinhole camera, and we will know if we look inside it?"

"It's good!"

Cheng Lao was very confident in the level of traveling around to identify porcelain, and immediately instructed the people around him to pick up the equipment.

And the rich boss saw the experts whispering and hanging himself aside, vaguely dissatisfied. But he wasn't a fool either, and he saw a hint of something wrong in Cheng Lao's nervous expression.

The worriedly rich boss asked in a low voice: "Experts, I don't know if the contemptible porcelain is real. ”

Zhou You took the initiative to reply: "It has not been finalized yet, we are taking some small devices." Rest assured, we will definitely give you a reasonable answer. ”

The rich boss, who didn't want to be a little anxious, muttered to himself: "Sitting here at such a young age, I'm either here to mix qualifications, or to make up for the numbers." If you don't speak, no one will treat you as dumb, and you are embarrassed to speak for the three elders. ”

Zhou You listened angrily.

He said politely just now, and he didn't want to be criticized because of his youth. However, Zhou You was not angry, and directly ignored this stupid person.

Li Lao immediately comforted: "This Tibetan friend, please don't be impatient, what he says can represent our opinions." ”

The rich boss seemed to be in a hurry, and actually said: "You can let him sit here, naturally all the way." No wonder people now say that experts can't believe it, it seems to be true. I can't imagine that such a large-scale event can have such a shady existence. ”

There are really a lot of people offended by the rich boss's words, even Xu Lao and Cheng Lao, who have a good mentality, are angry.

Fortunately, the staff brought the equipment over, and this senseless dispute came to an end.

Since Cheng Lao had the last lesson, he would bring these two light and convenient small instruments every time he went out to identify porcelain, and this place is no exception. He didn't think he would have a chance to use it, but he did. But his excitement and anticipation were far more than anxiety and trepidation, and it was very strange.

The results were not long in coming:

Cheng Fang!

When the rich boss saw the word "Cheng Fang" in the photo, he instantly sat down.

Xu Lao and Li Lao gave Zhou You an admiring and encouraging look at the same time, and Cheng Lao comforted: "This Tibetan friend, you don't have to be so frightened. I believe that this appraisal will not be broadcast, after all, it is not very convenient for a harmful spirit like Cheng Fang to work in the world. ”

If Cheng imitation porcelain appears on the TV screen, it is easy to cause panic among porcelain collectors, affect the buying atmosphere of the porcelain market in disguise, and cause a certain impact on the porcelain market.

I believe that as long as you have a heart, you don't want to see it.

The rich boss suddenly wailed: "My three million! This is what I grabbed at the black market auction with three million! I'm done, my factory is going to be gone......