Inherit For Three Thousand Years

Zhang Donggao came quickly, and Xiao Yao took him home at three o'clock in the afternoon.

Xiao Yao's parents heard that the vice-president of the Palace Museum was going to be a guest at home, so they specially asked for a long time off to wait at home.

After Xiao Yao introduced his parents to Zhang Donggao, Zhang Donggao said, "I came in a hurry and didn't prepare anything else. I brought three small gifts. I hope you don't dislike it."

Immediately afterwards, he took out three brocade boxes, handed the smallest brocade box to Bai Yuzhen, and said: "This pair of white jade-plated and inlaid palace lanterns was seen by chance at a flea market in France some time ago. It is a royal product from the Jiaqing period. It is still exquisite. Although the price is not high, it is better than novelty. Mr. Bai can occasionally enjoy it in his free time."

Bai Yuzhen hurriedly opened the brocade box, and a pair of magnificent white jade-plated palace lanterns inlaid with gold appeared before her eyes.

This pair of white jade palace lanterns are about 10 cm high, and they are obviously used for viewing.

Although the palace lantern is not big, it is extremely delicate, and Bai Yuzhen fell in love with it at first sight.

The white jade used in the palace lanterns has a moist and delicate texture.

The decorative pattern on the lamp surface uses the ivory micro-carving method to engrave the characters and landscapes. The woods are dense, the willows are fluttering in the wind, the old trees are tall and tall, the figures are walking, or fishing, and the shepherd boy is riding a cow and returning home.

The upper end of the palace lantern is inlaid with gold-plated carved ornaments and a live-ring chain, which can be used for hanging, and the bottom side is decorated with carved lace.

The overall shape is perfect, the carving is slender, and the layout is orderly. Since the hardness of jade is much higher than that of ivory, applying the ivory micro-carving method to engrave such exquisite patterns on the jade with high hardness shows that the skill is superb and the kung fu is superb.

Such a beautiful pair of white jade palace lanterns, not to mention Bai Yuzhen, even the well-informed Xiao Yao's eyes shined.

Although this pair of white jade palace lanterns are imperial articles of the palace, the jade material used is of a slightly inferior texture, and the price is indeed not very high. The market price should not exceed 2 million. Xiao Yao was able to give such a high estimate mainly because the craftsmanship of this pair of palace lanterns is extremely exquisite, and there are signs of imperial palace supplies on them, otherwise, the price will be reduced by at least half.

Although the price of this pair of palace lanterns is not very high, as Zhang Donggao said, the win is novel and interesting, which is extremely rare.

There are not many other categories except accessories and clothing that can be preserved in the palace specially designed for the concubine for fun and wear, especially such delicate small objects are even more rare to see.

Zhang Donggao was able to prepare such an ingenious item in a hurry, it was indeed intentional.

If it hadn't been for the two boxes of fairy palace flat peaches presented by Xiao Yao some time ago, he wouldn't have to prepare gifts so solemnly, he would not be rude if he prepared something casually.

But after he received Xiao Yao's two boxes of fairy palace flat peaches, he couldn't be so casual.

Two boxes of fairy palace flat peaches are worth about 1.2 million. This is a big gift, and he must have a rebate.

And the reward must be more valuable than the two boxes of Xiangong Pantao, because when he leaves, Xiao Yao will definitely not let him go back empty-handed, at least he will prepare two boxes of Xiangong Pantao for him to take away.

Bai Yuzhen did not conceal the joy on her face, and thanked Zhang Donggao with a smile on her face: "Such a delicate white jade palace lantern is a wonderful workmanship. It is really amazing. I really like it too much. Since it is a gift from your old man, Then I'm welcome."

"A little toy, it's not worth anything, as long as you like it."

Zhang Donggao handed the second brocade box to Xiao Zhenshan, and said: "I heard Xiao Yao say that Mr. Xiao likes to collect famous stones. This is a Fenglin Mountain decoration. Although the material of the soapstone is average, the carving is excellent. It’s a pity that the author has no way to verify the masterpieces of the late Qing Dynasty. I hope Mr. Xiao will like it."

Since the economic conditions at home improved, Xiao Zhenshan's hobby has also developed towards high-end items.

In addition to practicing calligraphy, he also began to learn to appreciate and collect.

There are too many categories in the collection, and the knowledge of appreciation that needs to be learned is too professional, so he will start with jade ornaments for the time being.

In the past six months, he has collected more than a dozen pieces of four famous stone ornaments.

Although Zhang Donggao's mouth is humble, Xiao Zhenshan believes that the bloodstone decoration in the eyes of the deputy director of the Palace Museum must be a rare boutique.

He couldn't wait to take out the bloodstone ornament and began to appreciate it carefully.

Soapstone is the first of the four famous stones. Its color is like chicken blood, red like fire, its stone is delicate, it is warm and moist, and it looks like the day of birth, its color is red and beautiful, and it is extremely beautiful.

This soapstone ornament is made of high-quality soapstone. According to the ingenious design of the stone, the pavilions, towers, pavilions, small bridges and flowing water are carved on it, and the chicken blood color is preserved to the greatest extent. It seems that it is the time to observe the red leaves in the late autumn. The artistic conception of "parking and sitting in love for the Fenglin night" makes people intoxicated.

In Xiao Yao's view, the blood color of this piece of bloodstone is indeed a little worse. Although it is rare, Xiao Yao can't admire this kind of material worth hundreds of thousands.

Although the materials for this piece of bloodstone decoration are ordinary, the carving is indeed a masterpiece, and it is definitely a masterpiece. Although the creator is no longer available, it does not detract from the artistry of this work.

The superb carving craftsman has maximized the value of this piece of bloodstone material. According to the ingenious conception of the stone, the value of the material has even been greatly enhanced. After comprehensive consideration, Xiao Yao's estimate is about 1.5 million.

The value of these two gifts alone has reached about 3.5 million, and the value is second. The most rare thing is this one with heart.

A great connoisseur of Zhang Donggao's age, although he said casually to Xiao Yao, he paid great attention to etiquette.

After all, this is the first official visit to Xiao Yao's home. The gifts prepared must be solemn and appropriate.

After appreciating it, Xiao Zhenshan admired: "I have appreciated a lot of jade ornaments during this period, but the carving is so good. This is the first time I have seen it. This is definitely a masterpiece. The place is really breathtaking and refreshing. I like this "Fenglin Mountain View" so much, it will cost you money."

Zhang Donggao was also very happy to see the cheery expression on Xiao Zhenshan's face without any falsehood.

This gift was indeed carefully selected by him, and it would satisfy Xiao Zhenshan. His thoughts were not in vain.

PS: Thanks for loving each other, it is difficult to reward 1888 coins twice, 100 coins twice, and 200 coins once!