Chapter 113 [African Leaks, Pirate Relics]
It is a market dedicated to all kinds of African and European antiques and some Moroccan folk trinkets, just a wall away from the square, but like two worlds. The pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info the square is bustling, and when you walk into the alley, the decibel level immediately decreases.
When you look at it, you can feel a strong atmosphere that subverts everything.
There are all kinds of cheap and good African costumes, second-hand small furniture, antiques, various collectibles, even music records and musical instruments, ethnic art, carpets and much more.
Chen Ergou stopped all the way, giving him the feeling that it was similar to those small antique markets in China, the quality of the goods was uneven, the prices were relatively low, and he could bargain, so that it was possible to pick up the leaks.
There are a lot of people in the bazaar, bustling, people coming and going, black, yellow, white and so on are all available, it seems to be very lively. But he didn't make it as loud as in the square, and seemed to lower his voice invariably.
A few palm trees dot the streetscape, and antique stalls are usually set up here, as are some stalls selling snacks.
The stalls here are not the same as those roadside stalls in the open air in China, the layout is more formal and tidy, the stall owner will set up a decent small shed, each shed is about ten square meters, and in the shed will be very formal on the simple containers and shelves, and the goods sold will be sorted and placed neatly.
Many tourists come here to find their favorite treasures in the market, from young and fashionable goods to grandmother-grade handmade parchments, to experience a haggling challenge that has never been seen before, even if you are not a consumer, you can be a spectator, nibble on fresh sugar cane, touch a hand-woven camel hair carpet, and identify coins from half a century ago while holding a magnifying glass like an archaeologist.
Chen Ergou is not interested in Taobao picking up leaks, in such a crowded tourist attraction, he can be a tourist with peace of mind, don't think about Taobao, otherwise the possibility of being fooled is more than ninety percent.
If you just want to buy some souvenirs, that's fine.
As he walked, he said: "I won't take you into those shops that sell antiques, and really knowledgeable tourists will only choose a few things when they come to Morocco: such as this sundish ......"
Pausing in front of a colorful ceramic stall, the camera focuses on the intricately patterned ceramic plates on the shelves, and says: "Morocco is a country full of colors, and the architecture, costumes, and spices are all colorful. And the colorful Moroccan painted pottery plates are a condensation of the country's colors. …… Well, these are the famous Moroccan sun discs. ”
The colorful colors, there is an illusion of looking at the ceiling of the church, which is also the culture of the African people to worship the sun, and the various patterns are extremely symmetrical and look very exquisite.
But Chen Ergou's attitude was not enthusiastic.
Another meaning of the English word "China" is ceramics, and pottery is an invention of the Chinese. As a native Chinese, it is natural to maintain a proud attitude towards foreign pottery.
As he walked all the way, he was immediately enthusiastic about the silversmith's workshop, saying: "Moroccan artisans have always been making silverware with traditional craftsmanship, and they are very good at carving silverware. ”
Under the lens, a piece of silver glittering openwork artwork is full of Moroccan court style, and it is a large piece of exquisiteness, which is intoxicating to watch. It's a pity that the price of good things is not cheap, and he doesn't have a collector's habit, so he doesn't buy it.
There are also woodwork carved in walnut. The octagonal wooden table, made by the traditional handicraft method of digging out the grooves and then inlaid with shells, is topped with trays, glasses and lamps, all in typical Moroccan style.
The finale of Moroccan leather products, everyone on earth knows.
"Moroccan leather products are still dyed by hand in the world, and I haven't been to the ancient city of Fes, a World Heritage Site. I heard that the whole city is full of dye vats, and there are many animal skins hanging on the walls, which is very historical, but the taste is a little ......" suddenly chuckled and said, "'Notorious'." ”
The audience watched with relish, and listening to his babbling explanations was more interesting than watching TV.
But Chen Ergou walked for a day, but he was a little tired. The domestic time is not early, and when I was about to end today's live broadcast here, a booth with several onlookers in front of me suddenly shouted. Curious, he walked over to a white man dressed as a pirate, trying to sell his items to a few tourists.
When Chen Ergou saw that it was an antique, his interest immediately decreased. hurriedly glanced at it and was about to leave, but an item suddenly fell into his eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh. There was some doubt in my heart.
Squeezed through. The stall owner is a European, and in stammering French, he is selling his little things to tourists.
He had a good eye, and when he saw Chen Ergou squeezing out of the people around him and squatting down, he immediately introduced enthusiastically, "Friend, if you like it, take a good look, this is a genuine pirate item." My grandfather was a Belgian colonel, and when he was young, he went to Africa to dig diamond mines on the orders of the king, and met many pirates on the seas, all of which were captured trophies. If it weren't for the bankruptcy of the family business during the stock market crash, even my apartment in Morocco would have been sold, and I would not have been reduced to Morocco to sell these things. ”
Chen Ergou smiled, noncommittal, and really checked it carefully.
Jewel-encrusted teeth, gold coins with various patterns, pirate hats, Caribbean sailors' knives, sword guards, compasses, captain's diaries, and much more. It's just that even if he doesn't understand archaeological research, he can see at a glance that most of them are imitated by modern technology.
He was still watching, and someone was already closing the deal next to him.
A middle-aged Indian couple fell in love with a silver coffee pot. With a strong Victorian style, it seems to be a genuine product. After some fierce bargaining, it was finally sold for 300 euros, which is not cheap.
The boss has just made a business and is in a good mood, "My friend, there is something you like." If you have one, I will pick one and sell it to you cheaply. ”
Chen Ergou pretended to be disappointed and stood up, clapped his hands and said, "It's a pity that there is nothing I like." I'd like to buy a real pirate cutlass too, but it's a pity that it's all modern imitations, fakes......"
"Handsome guy, don't talk nonsense, how can it be modern textiles. Look at this knife, it was cut on the bones back then, and the blood was soaked in perennial rust. There is also this pirate hat, which is the hat of the first mate...... "Such a faceless guest, today is the first time I have met it." If it weren't for seeing that the watch Chen Ergou was wearing was worth a lot of money, he would have been furious and chased people away.
Chen Ergou smiled slightly, ready to leave, but suddenly his eyes lit up, and he said, "Hey, don't you have a pirate knife on your waist, it seems to be quite chic, can you show me." ”
"This one?"
The boss hesitated slightly, but he still relieved himself, and said with a smile on his face again: "Haha, my friend, I'm right, I know that there will definitely be something you like." Be careful, this knife is one of my most treasured collectibles. ”
took the scimitar, gently touched the scabbard of the scimitar, pulled out the scimitar with a bang, and played two knife flowers and almost didn't dazzle the boss's eyes. Do pirates need to use a scimitar when they sail and fight on the sea?
The surface of the knife is cold and shining, with ancient ornamentation, and it does not seem to be a modern smelting process on the surface, "How much?"
The boss narrowed his eyes and said enthusiastically: "Don't worry, my friend, I am the most practical business." Well, since you like this scimitar so much, then five thousand euros will be transferred to you, and you will be a friend. ”
As soon as Chen Ergou heard the price, he looked at the bearded and extremely sincere face of the Belgian bankrupt, and really wanted to spit on his face directly.
He doesn't know antiques, but he is no stranger to weapons, and as soon as he gets his hands on this knife, he knows that it is not a famous weapon. Even in some years, at most it is just an ordinary knife. Whether an antique is worth anything depends on who has used it. There is no cultural heritage, and it is not some famous pirate saber, which does not even have a gem on it, how can it be worth so much money.
This guy actually asks for 5,000 euros with one mouth, isn't this treating himself as a Kaizi?
However, this place is a bazaar, and it is one of the few places where you can pay back the money at a sky-high price, and in line with the principle of cutting to death, Chen Ergou gave a counteroffer of 100 euros.
Listening to this outrageous counteroffer, the Belgians were not angry, but their heads were like rattles: "4500." ”
This guy dropped 500 in one bite, which shows that he lied about the price too high before, and when he saw that Chen Ergou really wanted to buy, he began to take the initiative to reduce the price, so that the price could get closer to the psychological expectations on both sides as soon as possible.
So Chen Ergou directly gave a counteroffer of 200, and the two sides bargained fiercely.
In the end, under the expression of the Belgian who was about to cry, it was sold at a price of 600 euros.
And when the stall owner got the 600 euros in cash given by Chen Ergou, the constipation-like expression on his face before had long since disappeared, but he smiled like a wrinkled chrysanthemum.
I like to give cash directly when I buy anything, which is good, and it also helps Lao Tzu save a lot of tax money.
The stall owner was very happy, and Chen Ergou was also very happy, and he didn't show it, he put away the scimitar and turned around.
The domestic time is not early, and the audience who can't help but be sleepy has gone to sleep, and the popularity has dropped to more than 8 million. They couldn't understand French just now, but now when they saw Chen Ergou buy another scimitar, they all shouted with interest and took it out.
Chen Ergou didn't hide it either, and pulled out the knife with a brush, and the cold light was indeed a good knife. But he turned a blind eye to the knife, and instead stared at the knife holster with a puzzled gaze, "What I really like is not this knife, although it is some years, it is worthless in my eyes." It's far worse than my jungler knife, and I definitely can't carry the jungle knife and slash at will. What really counts is this knife sleeve......"
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