Under Xiao Ran's command, Matthew and the others moved the other six antiques down and started packing them.
Afterwards, Xiao Ran pretended to study the huanghuali painting case seriously.
While researching, he was also explaining.
"Gentlemen, of course there is a reason why I said this is a fake piece of Ming Dynasty furniture and it is not from China."
"The first reason is that the wood used is wrong. The real huanghuali furniture of the Ming Dynasty uses Hainan huanghuali."
"This painting table uses Vietnamese huanghuali, which is impossible to appear on real Ming Dynasty furniture."
"Hai Huang and Yue Huang are highly similar, but there are still some subtle differences in texture. Please take a look here..."
As he spoke, he pointed to the texture on the painting table and briefly explained the difference between Hai Huang and Yue Huang.
Regarding this, Xietian and the others also understood and could see it, and they all nodded in agreement.
Miyazawa, who became a monk halfway, could not see these differences.
Only then did he understand what kind of wood was used in this painting.
Since the material is not sea yellow, it naturally cannot be a Ming Dynasty huanghuali painting.
After introducing the material, Xiao Ran talked about the second flaw.
"Look at the patterns and carvings on this painting table, especially the wave patterns. They have a somewhat exotic feel. They are neither made by Beijing nor by Su."
"According to my observation, these decorative patterns are more in line with the natural and fresh style of Philippine furniture, but the craftsmanship level is slightly inferior."
"Combined with the shape of this painting, the yellow color used, and the decorative pattern of this Filipino furniture style"
"I speculate that this should be a piece of furniture made by overseas Chinese in the Philippines. It imitates Chinese Ming-style furniture, but has some Filipino cultural colors."
After the words fell, an appraisal expert from the Osaka Museum of History suddenly continued:
"Mr. Sean is right. This painting table does have some characteristics of Philippine furniture."
“Huanghuali is also found in the Philippines, just like Vietnamese huanghuali. Philippine furniture is most about being close to nature and does not have high requirements for craftsmanship!”
Xiao Ran turned to look at this guy, and then nodded.
"Mr. Seto is right. It seems he has some research on Philippine furniture."
"The most important flaw in this painting is the manufacturing process."
"The most essential and breathtaking thing about Ming-style furniture is the magical mortise and tenon technology!"
"Although this painting table also uses the mortise and tenon technique, it is just superficial and far from the real Ming-style furniture."
"It can be concluded from this that the craftsman who made this painting only copied the shape of Ming-style furniture, but did not get its essence."
While introducing it, Xiao Ran had laid down the painting table in order to study the structure of the painting table.
When he saw the connection between a table leg and the panel of the painting desk, he suddenly paused.
Then, he said in surprise:
"Hey! The structure here doesn't seem to be right. Why is there an extra wedge?"
"One more thing, the mortise and tenon joint here seems to be a little larger, so it needs to be reinforced with wedges."
Following his words, everyone at the scene looked at the connection.
What everyone saw was exactly the same as what Xiao Ran said.
The next moment, Xiao Ran suddenly turned to look at the antique shop owner.
"Boss Miyazawa, please find a hammer, pliers, chisels and other tools."
"I'm going to open up this mortise-and-tenon structure and take a look. Maybe there are some unknown secrets hidden in this location!"
"ah!"
There was a sound of exclamation at the scene, and Xietian and the others exclaimed.
Immediately afterwards, these guys all stared at the mortise and tenon structure with their eyes widened, trying to see something.
As a result, they only saw the wedge and nothing else special.
Looking at Miyazawa again, he was stunned for a moment, and his expression changed.
At this time, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.
He looked at it and took out the mortise and tenon structure, then nodded and said:
"Okay, Mr. Sean, I'll ask someone to get the tools. Please wait a moment."
After saying that, he immediately ordered a clerk to get the tools.
At this moment, Xietian asked curiously:
"Mr. Sean, is there a hidden compartment in this mortise and tenon structure?"
"If there really is a hidden compartment, what secrets would be hidden in it?"
If you feel sleepy, someone will give you a pillow!
A smile flashed in Xiao Ran's eyes, and then he nodded slightly.
"This possibility exists, but how exactly? The answer can only be revealed by opening this mortise and tenon structure."
"Even if there are hidden compartments in this mortise and tenon structure, I have no way of knowing what secrets are hidden in the hidden compartments."
While talking, the clerk has brought a portable tool box.
After taking the tool box, Xiao Ran immediately opened it and picked out a chisel and a hammer from inside.
Immediately afterwards, he turned the painting over completely, with all four legs facing up, and then started to work with a chisel and hammer.
He used the chisel in his hand to break the wedge directly from the middle, and then broke it into four pieces.
Then he took out a pair of pliers from the tool box and pulled out the broken wedge piece by piece.
As the wedge was pulled out, the table leg became loose, and the gap between the table leg and the guard and panel became much larger.
What happens next is very simple.
In a moment, Xiao Ran had removed the table leg and separated it from the panel.
After taking out the table legs, he first looked at the top of the table legs, but found nothing.
There is no hidden grid or hole on the top of this table leg. It is a solid huanghuali table leg, which is quite heavy.
After checking it, Xiao Ran put the table leg aside.
Immediately afterwards, he began to look at the square hole at the bottom of the panel to see if there was any mystery hidden inside.
In the blink of an eye, he had discovered something.
"There is a plug inside, and there is probably a hidden compartment behind it."
"It seems that my guess is correct. There is indeed an unknown secret hidden in this huanghuali painting case."
With that said, Xiao Ran took out a needle-nose pliers from the tool box and prepared to pull out the cork.
Xietian and others standing aside were completely shocked by this discovery.
They stared closely at Xiao Ran's every move and at the square hole on the back of the painting case, preparing to see what secrets were hidden there.
While shocked, these guys' eyes were filled with regret.
Just now, before Xiao Ran made a move, they got together to study the huanghuali painting case and discussed it for a few words!
But no one thought about taking down this fake Ming Dynasty furniture.
As a result, Xiao Ran took action and captured the secret hidden in the painting case.
Thinking of this, Xietian and the others wanted to slap themselves twice as self-punishment!
Miyazawa, who was standing aside, was so regretful that he almost died.
This huanghuali painting case has been in the store for more than a year, but he never thought of studying it carefully. He just wanted to sell it as soon as possible and make money!
But who would have thought that there is such a secret hidden in this huanghuali painting case.
While talking, Xiao Ran had already pulled out the cork.
What appeared next was indeed a small hidden compartment, very secretive.
In that secret compartment, there seemed to be a rectangular object wrapped in black oil paper. I didn't know what it was.
Xiao Ran looked at the situation in the secret room, then inserted the needle-nose pliers into it, and slowly took out the thing hidden inside.
Following his movements, everyone looked at that thing curiously.
"Mr. Sean, what is this thing wrapped in oil paper? It looks like a document or intelligence."
Xietian asked curiously.
Xiao Ran did not respond immediately, but looked into the dark room again.
The dark room was empty, there was nothing else.
Then, Xiao Ran threw the needle-nose pliers back into the tool box and took the small oil paper bag to observe.
He pinched the oil paper packet gently, and then said jokingly:
"Wrapped inside, maybe it's a treasure map. It feels like a sheepskin map to the touch."
"Judging from the layer of oil paper on the outside, this thing must have been hidden in this painting case for seventy or eighty years!"
"It can be judged from this that this thing was hidden later, and the hidden compartment in the painting desk was also dug out later."
As he spoke, he gently pulled open the ribbon that tied the oil-paper packet, and carefully opened the oil-paper packet little by little.
After opening two layers of oil paper one after another, an exquisitely made sheepskin map finally appeared in front of everyone.
This sheepskin map has been folded, and the contents inside cannot be clearly seen. The appearance is slightly yellowed, but it is very well preserved.
Seeing this scene, the scene immediately burst into exclamations of exclamation.
"Wow! It's actually a sheepskin map. Is it really a precious and unknown treasure map?"
"This sheepskin map is so secretly hidden. It's probably a treasure map. I just don't know. What kind of treasure does it point to? Where is the treasure buried?"
Xietian and others started talking one after another, and their eyes turned red with envy.
At this time, they wished they could rush forward, snatch this sheepskin map, and take it as their own!
But this is just wishful thinking, and there is no possibility of success at all.
Looking at Xiao Ran again, he had taken out the sheepskin map, opened it gently, and began to look at the contents of the map.
When he opened the map, he turned sideways and avoided the sight of Xie Tian and others.
At the same time, he also avoided being filmed by several surveillance cameras in the antique store to avoid leaking secrets.
This action of his made Xietian and the others itch with hatred, but they were helpless!
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ran had opened the sheepskin map and said in surprise:
"Hey! This is actually a treasure map marked in Japanese, but the terrain is not that of Japan. It looks more like the terrain of the Philippines!"
"Combined with the time it was hidden, could it be that this is a treasure map from World War II, a treasure hidden by the Japanese army in the Philippines?"
At this point, he suddenly thought of something and quickly closed the sheepskin map.
Xietian and others who were also present were stunned for a moment.
Immediately afterwards, these Japanese said in unison:
“A treasure hidden in the Philippines during World War II, and it’s a treasure map in Japanese!”
"Oh my God! Isn't this the legendary treasure map of the treasure under the mountain?"
While exclaiming, these little Japanese fell into a state of near madness.
They know very well what the legendary treasure under the mountain means, and it is normal to be crazy about it!
Then, they all looked at Xiao Ran, and everyone's eyes were blood red.
"Mr. Sean, can you let us see this treasure map? Please!"
Xietian said tremblingly, and bowed ninety degrees.
However, Xiao Ran shook his head firmly.
"I'm very sorry, gentlemen, this treasure map is a personal item and cannot be displayed!"
While rejecting, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes.
If you want to see this treasure map, just dream!
I'm so anxious for you little devils!
