"Hmm, what is this? miniature sculpture? And in Japanese?"

Zhang Tianyuan identified that this was indeed an ivory mat after identifying it, and he was a little in love with it, so he used the check in the word appreciation recipe to carefully taste, but found that on a thin split silk of this ivory weaving mat, some strange words were carved with micro-carving techniques.

The position of this text carving is very hidden, ordinary people can't see it at all, even with a magnifying glass, it is difficult to detect, unless it is a high-powered magnifying glass, besides, if it's okay, who will take a magnifying glass to see the mat! That is, Zhang Tianyuan has a six-character true recipe, you can carefully check the clues, only to find these words, and Xiaoshi's family for several generations, have not noticed these words, the key is that they directly put this thing as a treasure to offer, after all, it is an ivory woven mat, even if you don't understand, then you know that it is precious.

"What the hell is engraved on this?"

Zhang Tianyuan tried to widen his eyes to see, although he saw those words clearly, but because he didn't understand Japanese, and these words were written in Japanese katakana, there was no man, it was difficult to guess the meaning, and it was also the work of a miniature carving master, but it was a pity that this master was not Japanese, or a bastard who was in the same stream with Japanese devils, and he stole Chinese treasures at the beginning, I don't know how many.

The miniature carving is convex and three-dimensional. It can even be carved on ivory slices the size of rice grains, bamboo slices or several millimeters of hair, and its works can only be seen with a magnifying glass or microscope, so it has been called a "stunt" by successive dynasties.

The miniature carving that Zhang Tianyuan sees now is such a superb skill. It is said that art knows no borders, but if art serves war and theft. That's also drunk.

"Oh, that's a real rush. I really want to know what this Japanese artist carved on such a fine ivory mat, what a waste of treasures, a bunch of bastards!"

It is true that Zhang Tianyuan has a knack for appreciating characters, but the fact that he doesn't understand Japanese has become the biggest obstacle, if there are even one or two Chinese characters on it, he can guess what is written, but the problem is that there are no Chinese characters, not a single one. This is a headache, he cares very much about the Japanese devil not hesitating to destroy this ivory mat, but also to engrave words on it for what, definitely not just to show off his skills, even if it is a small Japan, it is not so boring.

At this time, Zhang Tianyuan simply had a feeling of wanting to blow up, and his heart felt as if he had been scratched by something. Everyone has curiosity, and Zhang Tianyuan, as an archaeology graduate, is even more curious. And this curiosity is much stronger than the average person.

These words, the number of words is still a lot, and it is engraved on it in such a hidden way, there must be something in it. Even if it's just a small story, a small history, Zhang Tianyuan wants to know what it is. He decided that he had to buy it. No matter how big the price is, you have to buy it, and then you can do your research after you buy it yourself. If he didn't figure out the meaning of these words, he was afraid that he would stay awake all night.

"Boss Zhang, what's wrong with you?"

Xiao Shi saw that Zhang Tianyuan suddenly scratched his ears and cheeks, looking very anxious and irritable, he couldn't help but feel a little strange, so he asked.

Being shouted by him like this, Zhang Tianyuan suddenly calmed down, that's right, now I can't show my anxiety, since it has been determined that this ivory woven mat is real, then it is unlikely that the micro carving on it is deliberately set by the other party to set a trap to set himself, so it is better to buy it back and study it carefully, and study it slowly.

Thinking of this, he waved his hand and said, "I'm fine, but you are an ivory mat, I don't dare to ask for it for nothing, make a price, I'll buy it back and appreciate it slowly." ”

If Xiao Shi didn't know that this thing was an ivory mat, then Zhang Tianyuan probably wouldn't mention this stubble, but the key people know that if you pretend to be stupid again, it will be a bit embarrassing, Zhang Tianyuan's face is now more important than money, and if he loses his face abroad for a little money, if it is uploaded to the Internet by someone, the impact will be great.

"Boss Zhang, I said send it, then send it. ”

"Xiao Shi, don't be a big-tailed wolf, just say the price, I, Zhang Tianyuan, won't take advantage of this. From beginning to end, Zhang Tianyuan didn't talk about the true value of this mat, he wouldn't say this, no businessman would hand over the bottom, he was originally in the antique business, and it was normal to pick up leaks and reduce prices.

"Yes, Xiaoshi, don't embarrass Boss Zhang, he is not a person who takes advantage of small things. "Mao Shifa doesn't know what the value of ivory weaving mats, he is in the jade business, he is not familiar with ivory carving, and he doesn't know anything about ivory weaving, so he really doesn't know, this ivory weaving mat is worth a lot, in his opinion, isn't this a broken mat, how much can it be worth?

"Okay, Boss Zhang, seeing that you are also a knowledgeable person, I'm not welcome, this thing should be an antique, the price may be a little higher, I said it, don't be angry, can it be done, let's discuss it slowly, okay?"

Xiao Shi saw that Zhang Tianyuan's attitude was so resolute, and he didn't want to give it away for nothing, after all, although this thing didn't know the real price, it was definitely not cheap, and this was still a treasure that his grandfather returned with one arm, and he gave it away, it was really a little disrespectful to his grandfather, if he could sell it at a good price and repair the tomb for his grandfather, then I believe that his grandfather would be satisfied with the spirit of the sky.

In fact, this mat, Xiaoshi's grandfather has not used it since he brought it home, it has been wrapped in plastic or cloth, and put it in the cabinet, at that time, Xiaoshi's grandfather had to run around, but every place he went, he had to bring this thing, not because he thought it was valuable, but because this thing was not easy to get, plus the Japanese attached so much importance to this thing when he was dying, he refused to let go of it, Xiaoshi's grandfather estimated that this thing was definitely not an ordinary thing, so he always carried it, and never gave up。

"Hey, you just look at the offer, I just think this thing is very new and strange, I want to buy it back and play with it, but this thing seems to have been crossed by something. Some of the nicks ......"

Maybe he was used to doing the antique business, and the first thing Zhang Tianyuan did was to find fault with this thing. If there is no fault, you have to find out the fault, but as soon as this comes out. He regretted it a little, if the nick was seen by Xiao Shi, if he didn't sell it, he would be empty.

In fact, he was too worried, if he looked at it with the naked eye, what he could see was an extremely small scratch, and it was impossible to see any words at all, but it was normal to have a nick, Xiao Shi had heard his grandfather tell the story of his grandfather. Back then, I killed the Japanese devil with a bayonet, and I also took a saber from the Japanese devil, but the knife was taken away by the boss, but the mat was left, and it is estimated that the nick was accidentally made at that time.

Of course, this is Koishi's idea, and it is deeply ingrained.

"Boss Zhang, I think that scratch should have been accidentally left by my grandfather when he was fighting with the Japanese devils with bayonets, if you think it affected this thing. Then I'll keep the price a little lower. ”

Xiao Shi didn't want a too high price, firstly, he wanted to tie Zhang Tianyuan, and secondly, he didn't know what the price of this ivory woven mat was. He just thought of the price of thirty or forty thousand dollars in his heart, and if it was cheaper, twenty thousand dollars would be about the same.

And he has been trying to find an excuse to sell Zhang Tianyuan favors. Isn't it just right now, with this reason? If the price of the things is cheaper, it is estimated that Zhang Tianyuan will accept his affection. It's interesting to say. Ordinary businessmen, they all wish the price was high, you say that my things are not good, I want to praise my things, and no one will let anyone.

It's just that Xiaoshi's situation is a bit special, he has a request for others, so he can't wait to give Zhang Tianyuan some benefits, and then let Zhang Tianyuan remember him, so that he can do what he wants to do.

"No, such scratches are just an example of your grandfather's heroic battles back then, I have always admired the heroes of the Japanese army, this thing is very good, you don't have to be polite, you will be as much as you want. Zhang Tianyuan was talking nonsense for a while, and he was finally fooled, he didn't want Xiao Shi to see any flaws, and he was sincere in some words, he did worship the heroes of the anti-Japanese war very much, this ivory woven mat can even be said to be the Medal of Honor of Grandpa Xiao Shi.

"No matter what, you have to buy it, and you have to buy it as much as you want!"

Zhang Tianyuan had already made up his mind at this time, those Japanese characters were obviously engraved during the Anti-Japanese War, that is to say, this was not engraved by ancient people, and it had nothing to do with the Japanese army.

Of course, if you want to study it well, you have to buy this thing first, and now that he has a lot of money, even if it is a little more expensive, it doesn't matter.

"Yes, yes, Xiaoshi, you make a price, we only have one day to come to Yangon, and tomorrow we have to go to Naypyidaw to participate in the jade market, if you miss the big buyer of Boss Zhang, you are afraid that you will have to wait for a long time to find a new buyer, don't rub it, I can guarantee Boss Zhang's character." Mao Shifa was a little impatient to wait, he was here to accompany Zhang Tianyuan to travel around, he couldn't stay here all the time.

"Okay, I won't hide a few, I don't know how much this thing is worth, I don't know very well, I have discussed with my family before, as long as this thing can be sold for more than 10,000 yuan, that's fine, Boss Zhang, what do you think?

Xiao Shi didn't dare to ask for more, he originally planned to ask for 20,000 US dollars, but after thinking about it, he was afraid that Zhang Tianyuan would be too expensive, so he only said 10,000 yuan.

"What's the matter? Your broken mat is worth 10,000? You can't say it's Burmese dollars, right?" Mao Shifa was a little angry, he felt that Xiao Shi's price was too unkind.

Zhang Tianyuan is happy in his heart, only 10,000 US dollars, if this thing is put into the domestic auction market to be auctioned, it is estimated that it will be hundreds of millions, but I am afraid that the first-class cultural relics cannot be auctioned casually, then it can also be auctioned in the international market, maybe the price will be higher, Xiaoshi only needs 10,000, which is really too cheap.

However, he didn't show any expression on his face, although the price was simply the price of cabbage, he still couldn't relax lightly, otherwise, Xiao Shi would definitely be suspicious. (To be continued......)