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Everyone is very curious about the secret color porcelain, but they also know that among them, Meng Zitao has the best eyesight, so let Meng Zitao go to appreciate and study it first.

Meng Zitao walked to the table where the lot was placed, took the gloves from the staff and put them on, and studied them carefully under the watchful eyes of several staff members.

This is a dragon pattern sunflower mouth wash, the shape is exquisite, round. The edge of the mouth is six sunflower petals, the porcelain body is made of four hoop edges, divided into two upper and lower roads, decorated with arabesque branches and arabesques, the most rare thing about this vessel is to look down from the top to the bottom when such as the sunflower that blooms, the petals are folded and lovely, and the bottom wall is carved like the stamen of the sunflower.

The surface depiction of the utensils does not pursue all-encompassing, often the pen is not able to be realized, flying and smart, there is Wu Daozi's painting with a pen, quite Tang style.

If you want to identify the authenticity of secret color porcelain, you must judge it from the aspects of tire, glaze, and firing method.

Secret color porcelain is the best in the Tang Dynasty Yue kiln, according to the study of its glaze has two kinds of green and green, no light, with the texture of jade, used for tribute. But this so-called secret color porcelain is a little less tasteful, although it is a fine celadon, but it still looks different from the real secret color porcelain.

As for why Meng Zitao knew, the reason was that Zheng Anzhi had a fragmented specimen of secret color porcelain, and he had carefully compared and studied it before, and now of course he could see the problem once he compared it. Although the difference may not be too big, the difference between authenticity and falsehood is a thousand miles away.

Speaking of the firing method, the secret color porcelain firing is not to contact the porcelain with the fire, but to put the secret color porcelain porcelain into the porcelain sagger and burn, one vessel and one box, and use glaze water to seal the gap between the box and the cover.

Sagger firing method is an invention and creation of porcelain firing skills for the masters of porcelain art in Dingyao, which was first created in the Tang Dynasty and had extremely important significance for technological progress at that time. There are two main shapes of saggers, one is cylindrical, which is suitable for firing bottles, cans, and other works with high shapes, and the other is funnel-shaped, which can be used to fire works with lower shapes, such as washes, plates, and bowls.

The advantage of sagger burning is that the blank is not directly affected by the flame and soot in the kiln and damages the finish of the porcelain glaze, and the sagger is not only suitable for the loading and firing of various special shapes, but also very suitable for the restoration of the atmosphere, which is undoubtedly beneficial to improving the quality of the product.

Of course, the porcelain made in this way also has its characteristics, for example, several pieces of porcelain unearthed in Famen Temple, there is a circle of dotted marks on the unglazed soles of the feet, which is the traces formed by the bottom of the mud pill when firing porcelain.

In the case of the Yue kiln, from the late Middle Tang Dynasty to the late Tang Dynasty, a large number of box firing processes were used, and thin spacers were used, so the distribution of mud points also used pine nut-shaped mud points, which were more beautiful than bean-shaped, and were finely arranged. This is exemplified by the imprints left on the circular cushions. The outer bottom of the bowl, plate and other utensils burned by the box is slightly pink granular scars, which are a reflection of the iron oxide in the carcass.

However, although this dragon pattern sunflower saliva wash also has such traces, it is a little different from the real thing, and it looks more scattered.

But if you want to say that this is a fake made now, it doesn't look like it, so after careful observation, Meng Zitao finally used the ability again, and the results confirmed his suspicion.

Meng Zitao returned to his seat, and after a while, Shu Ze came over after they also saw it, and asked, "Zitao, how can you say it, is this a secret color porcelain." ”

"I don't look like it. Tian Mengmeng shook her head first.

Ren Kexin asked with a smile: "Mengmeng, do you also have research on secret color porcelain?"

Tian Mengmeng shook her head: "I haven't studied the secret color porcelain, but I've seen the relevant verses, at least this thing is very different from the verses, right? ”

Zhong Jinxian agreed: "That is, if this is also secret color porcelain, then some fine celadon of Yue kiln can not be regarded as secret color porcelain!"

"Zitao, what is your opinion?" Ren Kexin smiled slightly, looking at Meng Zitao to hear his opinion.

Meng Zitao pondered for a while, and then said: "Let's divide it into two aspects, this is indeed a porcelain that opened the door to the generation, and it can be regarded as a genuine product, I think the age should be in the late Tang Dynasty to the five dynasties, as for whether it is secret porcelain, it depends on everyone's understanding of the secret color porcelain, after all, the identification of the secret color porcelain is not uniform, and many problems still need to be solved." ”

Although Meng Zitao said it tactfully, everyone still understood the meaning of his words, and he did not agree that this was a secret color porcelain.

"Then if it were you, how much would you be willing to spend on this porcelain?" Bian Mo asked Mencius.

Meng Zitao thought for a while and said: "If it's higher than 400,000, I'll have to think about it, of course, everyone's thoughts are different, it's just my personal wishes." ”

Since Meng Zitao said so, compared with Bian Mo, who was not familiar with him, Shu Ze and the others believed in Meng Zitao's judgment more.

When Meng Zitao finished appraising the lot, it was almost the end, and it didn't take long to see a big fat man with about two hundred pounds, several rounds of flesh on his chin, and a round belly, who came to the stage with the auctioneer.

Shu Ze's introduction to Meng Zitao said that this person was Hu Hailun.

The auctioneer clapped his hands, and when everyone's attention was on him, he smiled and said, "Next, we have asked Mr. Hu Hailun, the owner of the lot, to introduce this lot to you." ”

In the sparse applause of everyone, Hu Hailun smiled in front of the podium, and said with a smile:

"Speaking of which, I generally don't have much interest in the introduction of antiques, the reason is very simple, everyone has a different understanding of antiques, sometimes it is often the public to say that the public is reasonable, and the mother says that the mother is reasonable, but since Mr. Xuan asked me to come to the stage to introduce it, then I will introduce it. ”

"Everyone should know that thirteen pieces of porcelain with clear court records as 'secret color porcelain' have been unearthed in the underground palace of Famen Temple. These porcelains have a dignified shape, a delicate and dense light gray glaze, and a crystal smooth glaze, like a light lake. At this time, people figured out that the 'secret color porcelain' was originally a tribute-grade Yue kiln celadon. ”

"Moreover, there is a record of burning this kind of imperial porcelain in the Tang Dynasty, which also confirms the statement of Tortoise Meng's 'secret color Yue ware', so it is concluded that 'secret color porcelain' began in the Ding Tang Dynasty and prevailed in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms and the early Northern Song Dynasty. ”

"My secret color porcelain dragon pattern sunflower wash no matter in terms of tire, glaze, technology, painting and other aspects, and the secret color porcelain found in the past can be mutually corroborated. As for the objections, this is also very normal, after all, many people have not seen the real thing before, and some characteristics must not be seen from the photos alone, and there is another important reason......"

Speaking of this, Hu Tielun looked around, saw that everyone was looking at him, and felt a little proud in his heart, and then said: "Although the secret color porcelain is a tribute and is not allowed to be used by the people, it was still produced in large quantities by the people at that time, and the production area was not limited to Yuezhou. ”

"Although the glaze produced at that time was dark and light, and there were various names, the difference between the glaze colors was vague. Therefore, the secret color porcelain is the best in the Tang Dynasty Yue kiln, and because of a large number of imitations, it is widely spread, and the secret color porcelain has become the special name of a certain type of color glaze of the Tang Dynasty to the five dynasties of the Yue kiln celadon. ”

Speaking of this, Hu Tielun noticed that some people's expressions obviously did not believe his diagnosis, and then smiled slightly, and said: "I just said that everyone has their own understanding of antiques, especially in the secret color porcelain with inconsistent standards, some friends may not agree with my opinion, it doesn't matter, you can decide whether to participate in the auction according to your own ideas." Okay, I'm not going to be verbose, I hope you can get your wish in the future. ”

Speaking of this, Hu Tielun stepped down from the podium and replaced the auctioneer on stage, and the auctioneer did not say anything and directly announced the start of the auction.

The scene was silent for a while, and immediately someone raised a sign to offer, and then more and more people joined in, and the speed of the price increase was a little shocking, and soon the starting price from 10,000 yuan increased to more than 1 million, which was only a little slower at this time.

Shu Ze looked at this coldly, and sneered: "These people are really stupid, if it is really a secret color porcelain, how could he Hu Tielun get it here to bid, he would have already gotten the big auction." ”

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "Everyone is not stupid, just now I may have felt that I wanted to fight for a chance, don't you think I will be weak now?"

"Now it's 1.2 million, even if it's over, Hu Tielun should have made a lot of money, look at his proud appearance. Zhong Jinxian pouted at Hu Tielun, who was sitting not far away and smiling like a Maitreya Buddha.

Meng Zitao said with a smile: "It is his ability to make money with his ability, and for buyers, as long as they buy genuine products, they can still have some comfort in the end." ”

"That's right. Everyone agreed to this statement one after another.

Ren Kexin was no longer interested in the auction now, and looked at Meng Zitao: "Zitao, your set of dragon stamps should be able to be enjoyed by me now." ”

Hearing Ren Kexin say this, Bian Mo was also excited, and hurriedly paid attention to Meng Zitao's movements.

Meng Zitao smiled: "Of course there is no problem. ”

As he spoke, he took out a brocade box, took out a booklet specially placed for Dalong stamps, and handed it to Ren Kexin.

Ren Kexin put on gloves and opened the album, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she was a little excited to observe the Dalong stamps in the album with a magnifying glass, and when she saw the end, her admiration was endless.

Later, Bian Mo also asked for a booklet to observe, because of his father's hobby, he is also very good at studying all kinds of stamps, and when he saw this set of stamps, he knew that eighty percent should be genuine.

Confirming the authenticity of this set of stamps, Bian Mo exhaled lightly and looked at Meng Zitao with a smile.

Of course, Meng Zitao understood his thoughts, and said: "I think you also know the preciousness of this set of stamps, and I am not reluctant to give it to you, but if you measure it by money, I don't think it is appropriate." ”

Bian Mo also understood what Meng Zitao wanted to express, but confirmed it again: "Do you want to barter things?"

"Yes. ”

"It's okay, I don't know which category of antiques you like?"

"It's better to play. ”

"Okay, I'll find it as soon as possible, and please don't rush to change it to someone else. ”

Meng Zitao smiled and waved his hand: "You can rest assured about this, if it weren't for Aze, I really wouldn't have this thought." ”

Bian Mo smiled and nodded, but he and Shu Ze are old friends, so there is no need to be polite about such things.

Turning his gaze to the so-called "secret color porcelain", after a round of fierce competition, it was finally successfully auctioned by a boss at a price of 1.52 million, which made the boss proud and felt that he had missed it.

However, many of you here are smart people, and it can be seen from this transaction price that the controversy of this thing should be a bit big, and it is estimated that the boss will definitely be empty in the end.

The auction is a successful end, followed by the antique exchange meeting, this link is more casual, you can bring their own things to exchange, to the newly moved three booths on display, each person has a maximum of 20 minutes of exhibition time, in this process, you can come to the stage to appreciate the exchange.

Finally, you can select the top three from the collections brought to exchange today, and then you can get a certificate, which will have the signatures of several senior experts on the scene, which will undoubtedly increase the value of the award-winning collections. This is also considered a benefit of the exchange meeting.

Xuan Yuehai announced the start of the exchange meeting, and some people volunteered to take the collection they brought to the booth, and then some people came to the stage to appreciate it.

Meng Zitao was not in a hurry to go up to appreciate it, and smiled at Ren Kexin: "Sister Xin, the collection you brought should be able to reveal the secret." ”

"Well, it's this pocket landscape book. Ren Kexin took out a flat box from his pocket, opened it, and saw that it was a very delicate and small album, which attracted everyone's attention for a while.

Meng Zitao opened the album carefully, and was a little surprised when he saw the payment: "This is made by Dong Bangda?"

Dong Bangda, for the eleventh year of Yongzheng, the official of the Qianlong Dynasty to the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Rites, many times as the township test, the examiner of the examination, and as the banquet speaker, is the emperor's favored minister. He is good at painting landscapes, inheriting the authenticity of the "Four Kings", closely rubbing the fine, getting the taste of lushness, and winning the appreciation of Qianlong Chen.

Qianlong traveled, often ordered Bangda to make a travel map, and then inscribed poems on it, and the monarch and ministers cooperated, and thought it was a blessing for a while. On the paintings of Dong Bangda in the collection of the Forbidden City in the capital and the treasure island, there are many such poems.

Because the emperor likes it, Dong Bangda often presents his own proud works, and this set of "Pocket Landscapes" is one of such submissions. This volume is made of mountains and rivers between square inches, Linjiang peaks, fishing villages and bamboo and stone small scenes, etc., the letter pen is dyed, the spirit is clear, it is a rare literati ink play for the inner court, so it has a unique free and easy charm,

Ren Kexin smiled and said: "In terms of preciousness, my set of landscape albums is not as good as your dragon stamps, but in terms of leisure and elegance, your stamps should not be as good as my set of albums, right?"

Meng Zitao laughed: "Of course, and your kind of album is also relatively rare, and it is more expensive in the word 'pocket', in the eyes of calligraphy and painting lovers, it is much more precious than my stamps." ”

Tian Mengmeng stretched out her head to appreciate the content of the album, and nodded again and again: "Yes, from the perspective of ordinary people's appreciation, the album is much more interesting." ”

Halfway through, Tian Mengmeng stuck out her tongue: "Brother Meng, don't care, I'm not saying that your stamps are bad." ”

"It's fine, and you're not wrong. Of course, Meng Zitao didn't care, the value standard of each antique was different, and it was certainly impossible to judge the "hero" by the price alone.

After admiring the album, Meng Zitao said to everyone, got up and went to the booth, and when he walked halfway, he suddenly felt a strange gaze staring at him, so he pretended to look in the direction of his gaze inadvertently.

The owner of his gaze was a middle-aged man in his forties and fifties, who was relatively thin, and when he saw Meng Zitao looking over, his face immediately changed to a smile, and he nodded at Meng Zitao.

Meng Zitao also smiled and nodded in response, but he felt very strange in his heart, because this person gave him a sense of déjà vu, however, in his memory, there was no figure of this person, which made him quite strange.

Since he couldn't figure it out, Meng Zitao put this question in his heart first, and appreciated the things on the booth first.

Since it is an exchange meeting, everyone will inevitably communicate, Meng Zitao, as a close disciple of Zheng Anzhi, there are not a few people who come to communicate with him, and Meng Zitao does not put on a show, and always responds politely, which also brings a good impression to everyone.

Time passed quickly, and nearly half of the people were already holding things on display, and Mencius noticed that the middle-aged man who seemed familiar to him also came to the stage with a Buddhist ritual vessel. So he went over curiously and took a look.

Ritual utensils are utensils used in performing rituals. There are many types of ritual instruments in Tibetan Buddhism, which have a strong mystical color. These ritual instruments can be roughly divided into six categories: respect, praise, offering, inspection, demon protection, and persuasion. Each artifact has a different religious meaning, and some have several uses.

Most of the Tibetan Buddhist ritual vessels are mainly cast in gold, silver and copper, as well as wood carving, bone carving, ivory carving, stone carving, sea shell carving, cloth, silk weaving, brocade and other fabric products. Its materials are different, the shape is peculiar, the production concept is ingenious, the quantity is huge, and it is an important part of the treasure house of Tibetan Buddhist art.

The ritual vessel brought by the middle-aged man is a ritual vessel used in Tibetan Buddhism. The box contains rice, and whenever an important ritual is presiding, the rice is sprinkled from this box to all sentient beings. It means blessing all beings. If a believer can receive such rice, it is a lifelong joy for a person.

This ritual vessel is composed of four parts, the vase-type top cover, the upper cover is inlaid with a circle of red coral, the cover is inlaid with turquoise Tibetan, the lower cover is inlaid with turpentine, red coral, lapis lazuli silk inlaid with four-armed Guanyin statue, and the deity is decorated with silver gilt inlaid gemstones. The four-armed Guanyin is the patron saint of the snowy plateau, wearing a five-Buddha crown on his head, a central second-hand palmed together on his chest, and a crystal rosary in his right hand. The eight-petal lotus flower in his left hand is in line with his ears, his face is silent and smiling, the characters are lifelike, and his expression is solemn and serene.

The exterior of the ritual vessel is made of lapis lazuli, red coral and turquoise to form a dragon pattern. The exquisite workmanship and exquisite gilt craftsmanship are enough to show that the level and value of this artifact are extraordinary...... (To be continued.) )