Because Huang Tingjian's "The Biography of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru" was too long, Xiao Ran did not fully expand it.
It only unfolded less than two meters, and the old men in Beijing had already reached a certain identification conclusion.
As for Xiao Ran, he had already thoroughly scanned this masterpiece through perspective.
In this long cursive scroll, there are no traces of splicing and forgery, and it can be said to be completed in one go.
The only regret is that this cursive scroll has lost nearly three meters during its circulation.
As a result, this long cursive scroll becomes less complete.
Even so, it is still the longest cursive scroll in the history of Chinese calligraphy, which is spectacular.
After confirming that this was an authentic work by Huang Tingjian of the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiao Ran rerolled the long cursive scroll.
He then packed the cursive scroll into a prepared portable safe.
After doing this, he reached for another, more primitive scroll, opened it carefully, and began to appreciate and appraise it.
The size of this scroll is also quite astonishing, about 220 in length and 110 in width.
Fortunately, this size can still be expanded, and it will not only expand partially.
Following Xiao Ran's movements, this ancient painting with colors on silk appeared in front of everyone's eyes bit by bit.
This is an ink landscape painting with majestic composition, magnificent momentum and rigorous brushwork.
Due to its age, this ancient painting has completely turned apricot yellow, full of ancient charm and historical charm.
Fortunately, this ancient painting is relatively well preserved and does not have much damage.
Even after thousands of years, the scenery in the painting is still clearly identifiable and shocking.
This ink landscape painting depicts the scene of the river bank in the south of the Yangtze River. The upper half of the painting is two peaks facing each other.
In the valley between the two mountains, there is a stream that meanders down, forming a rippling stream pool.
There is a thatched house with a bamboo fence on the bank of the stream, a maid working in the backyard, a shepherd boy riding a bull in front of the fence gate, and a farmer on the trail.
There is a pavilion on the left side of the stream bank, extending into the stream. The Taoist scholar is sitting on the railing, looking up, with an extremely leisurely expression.
His wife was holding her baby and playing with her maid, creating a peaceful and happy life.
On the mountainside behind the hut, there is a mountain spring and a waterfall flowing down the stairs to the foot of the mountain and into the stream below.
What the whole painting shows is a secluded environment of mountains and rivers.
This is exactly what ancient Chinese literati pursued, an ideal life state like a peach blossom garden.
Looking at this painting, both Xiao Ran at the scene and Shan Lao and others in Beijing were instantly attracted and froze in place.
This is a strong emotional and cultural resonance that only the Chinese can truly appreciate.
And this is also the greatest charm of ink landscapes, which can always reach deep into the hearts of Chinese people.
After admiring it intoxicatedly for a moment, everyone woke up one after another.
The next moment, Jin Lao's excited voice came over.
"Xiao Ran, judging from the video you shot, this ink landscape scroll is indeed "Stream Bank Picture" by Dong Yuan of the Fifth Dynasty."
"This landscape scroll has a majestic composition and rigorous brushwork. It combines the magnanimity of northern landscapes with the warmth of southern landscapes. It is breathtaking."
"In this landscape painting, you can still see some shadows of the Tang Dynasty landscape. It is Dong Yuan's transition from the Tang Dynasty landscape to the southern ink landscape painting."
"But the appraisal of such a national treasure-level calligraphy and painting cannot only rely on high-definition video. When this treasure is returned to China, we will have to conduct a careful appraisal."
Hearing this, Xiao Ran couldn't help but a glimmer of pride flashed in his eyes.
He knows better than anyone whether this "Stream Bank Picture" is an authentic work by Dong Yuan of the Fifth Dynasty.
The beautiful colors and charming light it emits are the most powerful evidence.
Although he knew the instructions, he still put on a show.
"No problem. When this "Stream Bank Picture" is sent back to China, I would like your help to authenticate it, so that I can really feel at ease."
Before he finished speaking, Mr. Qiu from the National Museum continued:
"Of course, we are all excited about it! Being able to personally authenticate Dong Yuan's "Stream Bank Picture" will make us laugh out of our dreams!"
"Hahaha"
Several old men laughed and nodded in unison.
When the laughter subsided, Mr. Shan immediately continued:
"In the history of our country's calligraphy and painting art, this "Stream Bank Picture" by Dong Yuan of the Five Dynasties has an extremely important artistic status."
"This painting and two other ink landscape paintings, "Traveling in Streams and Mountains" by Fan Kuan of the Northern Song Dynasty and "Early Spring" by Guo Xi of the Northern Song Dynasty, form a tripartite relationship."
"They are collectively known as the three major masterpieces of early Chinese painting. No one can compare with them. Dong Yuan's "Stream Bank" is even called China's "Mona Lisa"."
"Once this ink landscape painting is identified as an authentic work by Dong Yuan of the Fifth Dynasty, it will definitely be listed as a first-class cultural relic, which is also a national treasure and a Chinese treasure."
Xiao Ran smiled softly, then nodded and said:
"It's not surprising. If this painting wasn't a national treasure, I wouldn't have replaced it!"
"Since it is a national treasure of our country, there is no reason to keep it abroad."
"In the future, I will continue to exchange various national treasure-level antiques, artworks and ancient books and documents that have been lost overseas, and send them all back to China."
Before he finished speaking, several old men began to cheer in unison.
"Okay! That's beautifully said. We will fully support you from now on, kid."
"We will help you identify any national treasure-level antiques and artworks you send back to China for free."
"If you need help with anything, just ask, the Forbidden City and the National Museum will definitely help."
Shan Lao said decisively.
The other old men all agreed, and everyone was filled with admiration.
Next, everyone admired Dong Yuan's "Stream Bank" for a while, and then Xiao Ran put away the ink landscape painting.
After carefully rolling up "Stream Bank Picture", he picked up another scroll on the conference table and began to inspect and identify it.
What is presented to everyone this time is Song Huizong's "Bamboo Bird Picture".
Like the previous two calligraphy and painting works, this painting is also authentic and is undoubtedly a national treasure.
Compared with Dong Yuan's "Stream Bank Picture", this "Bamboo Bird Picture" is slightly less precious, but it is also a first-class and second-class national treasure.
After "Bamboo Bird Picture", Xiao Ran unfolded two other calligraphy and painting works and asked Shan Lao and others to identify them.
These two paintings are "Two Pines in the Distance" by Zhao Mengfu, and "Wang Xizhi Watching Geese" by Qian Xuan of the Yuan Dynasty.
No need to ask about the identification results!
These two paintings are also authentic, and each is a national treasure-level work of art, priceless.
Forty minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
Identification continues.
Xiao Ran carefully opened a brocade box and gently took out a small porcelain cup inside.
Although this porcelain cup is small, its name is astonishing!
Anyone who has a little knowledge of Chinese porcelain will know this exquisite porcelain cup!
It is the famous Ming Chenghua Chicken Cup worth 280 million.
In the history of Chinese porcelain collection, this is definitely the most valuable porcelain cup, unparalleled.
After taking out this small porcelain cup from the brocade box, Xiao Ran did not immediately ask Mr. Shan and the others to appraise it, but admired it with great interest.
Fang Yufei and the others who were also in the conference room also looked at this exquisite porcelain cup curiously, and everyone's eyes were extremely hot.
Before coming here, Xiao Ran had introduced Mingcheng Hua Doucai Chicken Cup to everyone.
Although everyone doesn’t know much about Chinese porcelain, they know the price of this treasure.
Any piece of antique art worth 40 to 50 million US dollars is enough to make people crazy!
What's more, this chicken pot cup is so small, but its value is so amazing!
The Mingcheng Hua Doucai Chicken Cup held in Xiao Ran's hand was in perfect condition without any flaws. It was so delicate and exquisite that it was dazzling.
The mouth of the cup is extravagant, with a shallow arc-shaped wall and a shallow circle foot.
The outer wall is divided into two groups with peony lake stones and orchid grass lake stones.
A group of roosters are painted with their heads held high, a hen and a chick are pecking at centipedes, and there are two other chicks playing next to them.
In another set of pictures, a rooster is crowing, and a hen and three chicks are competing to peck at a centipede. The picture is vivid and full of interest.
The cup body of the chicken pot cup is small, with a flexible outline, straight and curved, and curved and straight, showing a dignified, graceful, elegant and graceful charm.
The bottom edge of the cup is unglazed, and the six-character regular script inscription "Ming Dynasty Chenghua Year System" is written in the center of the bottom of the cup.
Looking at this extremely exquisite Mingcheng Hua Doucai Chicken Cup, Xiao Ran's eyes were full of love and she couldn't put it down.
Yi Lian, Fang Yufei and the others standing next to them were not the same.
Looking at this exquisite chicken vat cup, almost everyone's eyes lit up.
Thomas, who was standing across the conference table, had a look in his eyes that was full of pain.
"This porcelain cup is so beautiful. It's hard to imagine that it came from nearly six hundred years ago. It's incredible!"
Elaine said with admiration.
Xiao Ran turned to look at her, then smiled and said:
"Isn't it beautiful! This is the most expensive cup in the history of Chinese porcelain."
"Just such a small porcelain cup is worth 40 to 50 million US dollars. Who dares to believe it?"
Following his words, there was an exclamation of exclamation immediately.
"Wow! Spending 40 to 50 million US dollars on such a small porcelain cup is unbelievable and crazy!"
"This is definitely the most expensive cup I have ever seen, but it is so small. The tea in it is probably not enough for me to drink in one gulp!"
Just when everyone at the scene was exclaiming, Xiao Ran suddenly switched to Mandarin and said:
"Shan Lao, Jin Lao, please help me identify this Mingcheng Hua Doucai Chicken Cup to see its authenticity!"
"I have only heard of this treasure before, but have never seen it in person. I don't know how to authenticate it."
"I know that there is a Chenghua color cockpit cup in the Forbidden City. You must be very familiar with this treasure."
After the words fell, Mr. Shan immediately continued:
"Yes, we have indeed done some research on the Ming Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup. This is one of the pinnacles of our Chinese porcelain."
"It is a pity that the Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup collected by the Forbidden City has been carefully identified and is now confirmed to be an early Qing imitation."
"This Ming Chenghua Doucai Chicken Cup from Metropolis has been passed down in an orderly manner and is undoubtedly authentic. We have admired and appraised it many times before."
“There are a number of Chenghua Doucai chicken jar cups. The collector or museum where each chicken jar cup is located knows very well and cannot be faked.”
"If the Metropolitan Museum wants to do business with you in the future, it will not tamper with the chicken cup. That would reveal the secret too easily!"
"You are right, this is the truth!"
Xiao Ran smiled and nodded.
He knew in his heart whether this Mingchenghua Doucai Chicken Cup was genuine or not.
The current appraisal is just a formality, an indispensable performance.
After briefly introducing the situation of this chicken vat cup, Shan Lao and the others began to identify it.
