Jin Minzhi and Jin Runzhi both want to go to the store to buy antiques, because they don't have much research on antiques, so it's difficult to tell the authenticity from the fake. The antiques in the store are relatively authentic, so you won't end up buying fakes.
Xiang Nan wanted to find treasures at the stall. Although there are many genuine antiques in the store, they are also quite expensive. A piece of Ming and Qing porcelain can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
"Yanxi, come with us to the store to buy. If you buy at a stall, be careful of being cheated." Jin Minzhi and Jin Runzhi advised.
The goods on the street stalls praise them even if they say ninety-nine lies and one truth, but none of them are praise or criticism. If you spend a lot of money but buy a fake as a birthday gift, wouldn't you lose your wife and lose your army?
"Let's take a stroll first." Xiang Nan said with a smile.
With his ability, it's really not easy for him to get an eyeful.
He inherited all of Ji Xiaolan's talents and knowledge, inherited Cheng Jianjun's experience in imitating porcelain, and also hoarded a large number of antiques in the world of "Little Shede".
Especially in the worlds of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng" and "Sword Rain", he personally visited the Song and Ming dynasties and knew the customs and aesthetic trends of the time very well, so it was not easy to deceive him.
Seeing this, Jin Minzhi and Jin Runzhi had no choice but to nod.
…
While wandering around, Xiang Nan's eyes suddenly lit up and he stopped in front of a street stall.
"Show me that stone." He then pointed at a jade carving.
I saw that it was a jade sculpture with giant eyes, a tall nose and a wide mouth, sitting in a kneeling position, wearing a crown on its head, with a serious face and no anger or authority.
"Uncle, you have such good taste. This is an ancient jade, at least it can be traced back to the Han Dynasty." Seeing that Xiang Nan was well-dressed and domineering, the stall owner knew that Xiang Nan must come from a wealthy family, and immediately said with a smile on his face.
"Bah, you really think I don't know what I'm selling. The jade carvings of the Han Dynasty are simple, straight and powerful, the style is powerful and broad, and natural and bold. The carving of your jade is rough, the shape is weird, and the color is not correct. I can't even see it clearly. Come on. Could it be that you carved it yourself two days ago?" Xiang Nan curled his lips.
"The uncle is joking, I don't have that kind of craftsmanship. This is really an ancient jade. I will never dare to make false claims." The stall owner said immediately.
"How much does it cost?" Xiang Nan asked again.
When the stall owner heard this, he quickly stretched out his sleeves and wanted to hold hands with Xiang Nan. He also called "Swallowing Gold in His Sleeves" to prevent a third party from knowing.
"You can just tell me, whoever has the patience to fight with you." Xiang Nan said with a look of disgust.
"Yes." The stall owner then pointed out three fingers.
"Thirty oceans?" Xiang Nan curled his lips.
"No, three hundred oceans." The vendor said quickly.
"Well, keep it for yourself and play with it slowly." Upon hearing this, Xiang Nan threw it back to him and said.
"Hey, uncle, uncle, don't leave. How much are you willing to pay?" Seeing this, the stall owner shouted quickly.
"Thirty oceans at most, and I won't buy a penny more." Xiang Nan turned around and said.
"Okay, you are my first customer today. I just want the good luck of opening." The stall owner nodded, "Thirty oceans, I'll sell it to you."
Xiang Nan nodded, took out thirty oceans, and bought the jade carving.
…
"Lao Qi, this jade carving looks weird. Why did you spend thirty yuan to buy it?" Jin Minzhi looked at the jade carving and asked doubtfully.
"It's okay, I just think it's fun." Xiang Nan smiled.
If he read correctly, this jade should have been unearthed from Sanxingdui. The shape is unique and unparalleled in the world.
Sanxingdui was officially discovered in 1929 and officially excavated in 1934. At this time, it was only 1922, so the Sanxingdui civilization was not well known, and naturally no one would come here to fake it.
The stall owner didn't know that it was from Sanxingdui. Seeing that it had a weird shape, rough carvings, and not very good materials, he didn't pay much attention to it and sold it for 30 yuan.
After the Sanxingdui civilization became famous all over the world, this jade statue became a top national treasure, valued at more than 30,000 yuan. It can be said to be a big bargain.
"Don't spend money randomly, you should buy some good things." Jin Runzhi advised.
Xiang Nan nodded and continued shopping.
"Boss, I have collected these books." He said after rummaging through an old bookstall and selecting a few old books.
"Young master, just give me thirty yuan." The stall owner glanced at it and said.
"Five yuan at most." Xiang Nan shook his head.
The stall owner was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "You can add a little more."
"Six yuan, no more," Xiang Nan said upon seeing this.
"Okay, six yuan, just six yuan." The stall owner could only say.
Xiang Nan immediately paid for the book, then selected one and gave it to Jin Minzhi.
"Lao Qi, is there anything strange about this book?" Jin Minzhi couldn't help but asked doubtfully when he saw that the book was really worn out.
"Sister, this is the Song version of the Nanhua Sutra." Xiang Nan explained.
Although the boss didn't pay attention because the inscription and postscript were eaten away by insects, Xiang Nan still recognized it.
"Really?!" Jin Minzhi also had a background in Chinese studies, so he naturally knew how precious Song edition books were. Not to mention six ocean dollars, even six thousand ocean dollars may not be possible.
"Really! The font, decoration, paper and ink are all written by the Song Dynasty." Xiang Nan explained, "The most important thing is its size - Songxitang, which was a bookstore in Lin'an in the Southern Song Dynasty."
"Seventh brother, how do you know this?" Jin Minzhi asked in surprise.
Jin Runzhi was also a little surprised.
Jin Yanxi has never liked reading. She only knows about eating, drinking, having fun, and making love between men and women. Now she can even recognize the Song Dynasty version of the book, which really impresses them.
"I also heard my teacher say in the early years that he had an out-of-print book from the Song Dynasty, which was printed by Songxitang engraving." Xiang Nan explained.
"It seems that you are really promising." Jin Minzhi and Jin Runzhi both laughed.
…
Later, Xiang Nan helped buy a large landscape axis from the Ming Dynasty.
Because there is no signature on the painting, although the painting is good, the price is not high.
However, Xiang Nan recognized that this painting was written by Wen Zhengming, a famous painter of the Ming Dynasty.
In the world of "Tai Chi Zhang Sanfeng", he was respected as a mage who protected the country. He hung a pot to help the world, and there were countless living people, so he was loved by the people.
The gentry class was also happy to associate with him, singing poems and poems to each other, and discussing calligraphy and painting arts. Among them was Wen Zhengming.
Therefore, Xiang Nan was very familiar with his paintings, so he naturally recognized that this large landscape scroll was the work of Wen Zhengming.
"Seventh brother, what's so special about this painting?" Jin Runzhi asked curiously.
Xiang Nan smiled and pointed to a landscape on the axis, "Sixth sister, look carefully and see what those two characters are?"
Jin Runzhi took a closer look and then said in surprise, "Zheng Ming?!"
"That's right. This is a painting that Wen Zhengming made for Emperor Jiajing, so he is not allowed to leave a name or credit. But he also wanted to let the world know that he made this painting, so he hid the signature in a hidden place." Xiang Nan explained road.
Jin Minzhi and Jin Runzhi suddenly understood and were shocked.
Wen Zhengming's calligraphy and paintings were already very popular in the Ming Dynasty. Now in the Republic of China, his calligraphy and paintings have reached sky-high prices. If this painting is truly an authentic work by Wen Zhengming, even 10,000 yuan would not be able to withstand it.
When Xiang Nan bought it just now, because there was no signature or signature, he only paid a hundred yuan. It can be said that it was really cheap.
(End of chapter)
