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Walking into Morro Street, Han Chong began to look for a special antique shop.

As a distribution center of oriental antiques, because of its special geographical and political location, Xianggang has become a concentration of antiques in Southeast Asia and even connecting Europe and the United States, and a large number of antiques are traded here every year. This can also be regarded as Han Chong's frontier position to Europe and the United States. In addition to the regular auction houses, there are also folk antique trading places in Xianggang such as Xijing Eight Immortals Temple, Confucius Temple, and Beijing Panjiayuan.

Located on the west side of Central, the small blocks of Lok Ko Road, Hollywood Road and Morro Street are the concentration of folk antique dealers in Heung Gang.

Last century ago, a large number of domestic cultural relics and antiques and artworks flowed from the mainland to the world through legal or illegal means, and many of them were deposited in the antique market or collectors in Xianggang.

The antique market, located on Morro Street and Hollywood Avenue in Sheung Wan of Heung Gang, is the largest antique market in the area. There are thousands of shops in the area, each of which is small but has a lot of items.

In addition to a lot of porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties that we are familiar with, a wide variety of artworks from Southeast Asian countries is also one of its characteristics, and the price is also higher than that in China.

Of course, similar to the mixed situation in the domestic antique market, Xianggang's antiques are also real and fake, but the proportion may be slightly better than that in China. The management is relatively standardized. The ones who came to choose were also all kinds of skins, showing the international characteristics of Xianggang that are completely different from the mainland market.

The first shop Han Chong saw was a small shop focusing on Thai handicrafts, which Chiang Mai is famous for all its world-famous handicrafts, mainly wood carving, lacquerware, silverware, rattan and bamboo ware. Han Chong looked at it for a while. It was mostly modern products, and he didn't have much interest in the stuff of these small countries, so he turned around and walked away.

Then, there are a few small shops in Southeast Asia, but they are not much different from the previous ones.

Morro Street, divided into Moro Upper Street and Lower Moro Street. At the end of Hollywood Road, you will reach the Morro Street Market, which is about 200 meters long and has more than 30 antique shops in the narrow alleys.

The antique shop sells a wide range of oriental antiques, including Chinese antique porcelain, jewelry, silk products, coins, Western phonographs, oil paintings and other unique handicrafts. The interior is full of small stalls selling small antiquities, including jade, ceramics, bronze Buddha, copper tripod, gold and stone calligraphy and painting, and gold lacquered wood......

Scraps such as old watches, old pens, old books, old telephones, Mickey Mouse, Barbie dolls, small trains and other Western knick-knacks are scattered on the shelves, and silk fabrics, embroidery, jade and wood products can also be bought.

Han Chong strolled around, paying attention to the name of the shop. Here, he has the feeling of returning to the domestic antique street, but most of the passers-by can't understand what they say, but they look at the dazzling array of goods on both sides of the narrow street. Listening to the hodgepodge of various languages, it is a special taste to be in it.

After walking around for a while, I saw a shop that sold stamps. Han Chong walked in, jade, Dushan jade, Hetian jade, agate, bloodstone, Tianhuangshi...... Seals of various materials are placed on an entire wall, and there are countless shapes. There are also a lot of tourists concentrated in this place, Han Chong took a look twice. asked: "Boss, I don't know if you have any Tianhuang stone carvings, the theme is more suitable for birthday celebrations?" ”

Speaking of birthday celebrations. Han Chong also chatted with Bi Yue before he realized that there was another month, and that would be the 80th birthday of Old Man Bi and Bi Junjiang.

As the son-in-law of the Bi family, Zhu Shou must be present himself, and since he is present, gifts are indispensable. Old Man Bi likes antiques, so Han Chong wanted to get a Tianhuang stone carving.

The boss shook his head and said with a smile: "Sir, you don't have to be a stone carving to celebrate the birthday of the elderly, and it is also very good to send a seal, you see, this bloodstone medal, the blood content has reached more than 50%, it is a rare boutique in recent years, this Tianhuang stone ......"

After listening to the boss's introduction in Mandarin, English and Cantonese, Han Chong examined what he said.

Speaking of the tasting of stones, Han Chong didn't dare to say anything, but he definitely shook off the people under him for several streets, that bloodstone, but there was no 50% blood content, in other words, does the boss really think that there is blood there? Even if it's blood, it's 10 percent at most.

Shopping in Xianggang, buying is buying, don't ask more if you don't buy, if you don't buy more, you may be beaten, this is also Bi Jiale reminded himself.

Han Chong left politely without replying, and he walked into a small shop that deals in wood carving products, this wood carving products are very complete, and there are many fine products, small carvings of sour branch wood and small leaf red sandalwood, Han Chong was thinking about whether to buy two pieces to take back and give them away, and was suddenly attracted by a big guy leaning against the wall.

It was a woodblock New Year engraving, in very new condition, but it was definitely an old object.

Bianliang Zhu Xianzhen woodblock New Year painting is the originator of Chinese woodblock New Year painting. It is mainly distributed in Bianliang, Zhuxian Zhen and its surrounding areas, in addition to Jincheng Yangliuqing, Sucheng Taohuawu, Lu Province Kite Capital and other places are affected by it.

It is characterized by exquisite color, rich and bright color, long-lasting color, strong contrast, ancient and rough, full and compact, and strong generalization.

Composed by traditional techniques, the picture has a primary and secondary, the object is obvious, and the scene and characters are cleverly arranged, showing the beauty of uniformity and symmetry. This engraving has the main characteristics of Zhu Xianzhen's wood-block New Year paintings, and it is not ordinary.

According to historical records, woodblock New Year paintings may appear in the Tang Dynasty, popularized in the Song Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The subject matter of the New Year's paintings is very rich. This piece is the god of martial arts, and it is the shape of the two generals Qin Qiong and Wei Chi Jingde.

Han Chong stepped forward to take a closer look, but he couldn't recognize which dynasty it was. The boss saw that Han Chong was interested, so he came up to introduce,

"Sir, this is the engraving of Zhu Xianzhen's New Year's painting in the Ming Dynasty, it can be so well preserved, it may be just such a piece. Zhu Xianzhen is the place where Yue Fei fought against the Golden Vulture back then......"

Han Chong smiled. It's kind of interesting. He said, "Boss, can you be sure it's something from the Ming Dynasty?" ”

"Yes, of course I can, at first glance, it is a wide open door, and there is an appraisal certificate here, you see!"

Han Chong didn't even look at it, that thing was thirty yuan a piece, and it could be obtained everywhere, and it was used to deceive rookies.

But. Han Chong is convinced that this engraving is at least from the early Qing Dynasty, and the carving style is rough and vigorous, full of composition, and exaggerated shape, which is in line with the characteristics of that period.

To the touch, it feels farther away. And the boss's words are very reasonable, there are really not many that are so well preserved. It's a nice collection.

"Boss, how do you sell it?"

Han Chong decided to ask the price, and if it was suitable, he bought it back and gave it to Old Man Bi as a birthday gift, at least not at least the price would not be dropped.

The boss had been looking at Han Chong's expression and dress just now, and felt that he was quite satisfied with the engraving. Especially this guy has a good temperament, and the boss knows that he is a person with status.

Obviously, he is from the mainland. Nowadays, mainlanders are more clumsy, and the boss expects that Han Chong is not simple, so he is also very cautious.

"Sir, this engraving has been around for hundreds of years. All of them have formed a pulp, and the price is naturally not low. ”

Afraid that Han Chong would not be able to accept the sky-high price all of a sudden, the boss first made a psychological construction.

Han Chong didn't understand what the boss meant. bluntly said, "Boss, I know this is an old object, everyone is playing with this, I like this engraving very much, it depends on whether the boss wants to give it to me." ”

"Okay." The boss thought about it again and again, and quoted a price that could be attacked, retreated, and defended, "Since you know the goods, I will also open the skylight and say something bright, 400,000!" ”

"It's higher, lower it a little more." Han Chong is not the kind of master who leaves after hearing about the high price.

There is a play, the boss said in his heart, and then said, "Three hundred and fifty thousand, sir, it can't be lowered anymore." ”

"The engraving of Zhu Xianzhen in the Ming Dynasty in China is generally about 150,000, you are in good condition, the shape is clumsy, I will add 50,000 to you, because it is fragrant, I will add 20,000 to you, a total of 220,000, okay, you just wrap it for me, no, you put it away, I will go shopping."

When Han Chong said this, the boss was immediately shocked.

originally thought that Han Chong didn't know how to pretend to understand, but now, he was almost sure that Han Chong was an expert, and he was so happy, I am afraid that if he increases the price, he will call this order Huang. After pondering for a while, the price given by Han Chong was indeed not low, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I'll wrap it for you!" ”

The packaging that the boss took out was very user-friendly, and it was a backpack used by the students of the Academy of Fine Arts to hold their drawing boards. Wrap the engraving with a layer of flannel and stuff it into the back pocket, which is just right.

"Sir, this is my custom-made packaging to provide the best service to my guests."

Han Chong gave a thumbs up to the boss, "Well, just rush to your heart, the 20,000 I added in the end is worth it." By the way, boss, do you know which one sells all kinds of small stone carvings here? ”

Han Chong was also casual, who expected the boss to know, "Oh, the first place in front of you is called Yashiju, which specializes in stone carving, and there are all kinds of stones." ”

Yashiju, okay, Han Chong hurriedly thanked the boss, put on his back bag and strode forward.

So Han Chong still wants to buy a stone carving, that is, he has received this one now, Han Chong can't give it to Old Man Bi anymore, this wood carving, engraving, is the same as the one that Han Chong once found, and there is something else inside.

……

Yashiju is a small shop specializing in all kinds of stone carvings, and it didn't take long for Han Chong to arrive at the store. After a cursory look, Han Chong found that there were many high-quality products inside, and he couldn't help but be secretly happy.

Han Chong called the boss and asked, "Boss, do you have any delicate Tianhuang stone carvings here that are suitable for birthday celebrations?" ”

"Hey, you're asking the right person, I just received one a few days ago, Fu Lu Shou three-star, it's the most suitable for the elderly to spend their birthdays! You wait. ”

The boss took a box, hurriedly walked over, put the box on the table, and motioned for Han Chong to open it himself.

Han Chong was not in a hurry, he looked at the box first, and the quality of the box was good. He rubbed his hands together and opened the box with a smile, and in an instant, the smile on his face froze. This is the three-star Fulushou carved by Tianhuang stone, yes, the shape is similar, but the stone quality is obviously worse. To be on the safe side, Han Chong took out his white gloves and put them on, picked up the stone carving in the appreciative gaze of the boss, and looked at it before asking:

"Boss, is there anything else with a similar shape and a better stone?"

"This..."

"No, sir, there are very few Tian Huangshi now, especially such a big one, which is almost impossible to touch, and this is just brought back from China."

Han Chong shook his head, put the thing down, and said: "Tian Huangshi is very rare, so I am difficult to find, the old man in my family is very tricky, I am afraid that this thing is not very suitable, alas, thank you." ”

Han Chong expressed his disappointment, and the boss said, "Little brother, wait, I know there is another store that has it, if you sincerely want it, I will bring it to you and have a look." ”

"It's also in the shape of Fu Lu Shou?"

"Yes."

"Okay, I'll take a look at the rest of the things here, boss, how long do you need?"

"About half an hour. Zhang Zai, show the guests tea. Please wait. ”

Han Chong nodded, did not sit down, he carefully looked at the goods in the boss's store. There are a lot of good goods here, and there are actually two pairs of glass bracelets with green!

I'm afraid that this Fangtian Huangshi seal will also cost a million, so it is placed outside at random? This chicken blood seal has an ancient shape and is very interesting. There is also a "blood content" of 70%!

Han Chong motioned to Zhang Zai to take out the bloodstone seal with high blood content and put it on his hand to look at it carefully.

Judging from the shape of this square seal, it is a collection appreciation seal, which is much larger than the ordinary private seal, but it is not enough for two, presumably in order not to destroy this blood, so it is cut into such a size.

Look at the stone first and see the blood, the blood is bright and positive, and it is full of activity, and it looks as if it is about to merge into the stone at a glance. The amount of blood is very large, and it is connected in clumps, and there is a little blood star dotted in the bloodless places.

Look at the clarity again, no flaws, no cracks.

Finally, the color is deep and elegant, translucent, with a strong waxy luster, gently pressed with the fingers, as if the stone surface can be pressed down.

Han Chong estimated that this Changhua bloodstone seal contained absolutely 70% of the blood of the genuine product.

Totally goodies.

Han Chong nodded while looking at it, this seal was not carved in any way, and he couldn't take his eyes off it, it was really a good thing. He suddenly had a thought, I don't know if this blood has been cut in the most places, and if he cuts a little more inside, will the amount of blood be more sufficient?

Han Chong looked inward along the blood clots, and if he was really a master, at present, these few faces were actually the most bloody places, and a little inside, the blood clots began to shrink sharply, revealing a lot of stones. And the color of the blood is also mixed with some black things in it, about two millimeters inside, the blood content has plummeted to about 50%, except for the bottom and top of the large blood clots, the middle has become sparse.

Han Chong smiled and shook his head, human nature is greedy. I was about to look back, and suddenly I felt that something was wrong, and I looked at it carefully, what is this? In the middle of the seal was a large blood clot in the shape of a vertical strip, which seeped into two millimeters and contracted into an irregular thin strip, and a figure appeared more and more clearly in front of Han Chong. (To be continued......)