Rebirth 93: Break off the engagement at the beginning and marry Bai Fumei

The blank period, also known as the dark period, generally refers to the Zhengtong, Jingtai and Tianshun periods (1436-1464) in the history of Jingdezhen porcelain.These three dynasties lasted for 29 years, during which the emperor's throne changed and the politics was chaotic and turbulent.At this time, the official kiln porcelain produced by the Jingdezhen Royal Kiln Factory was also called the "blank period" or "dark period" in the history of Chinese ceramics because it was not dated and lacked clear dating artifacts.

In 1988, stratigraphic accumulations mainly containing fragments of large vats with blue and white clouds and dragon patterns were discovered on the west wall of the imperial kiln site and near Dongsiling Lane.This is the first archaeologically confirmed remains of porcelain from the imperial kilns of the Orthodox period, rewriting the previous understanding that the imperial kilns of the Orthodox period had stopped firing.

The second time was in 2014. At the northern foot of Zhushan Mountain in the Royal Ware Factory, stratigraphic accumulations from the Xuande Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty were discovered. Compared with the 1988 archaeological discovery, this time the number of porcelain unearthed was larger and the types were richer. This shows that the porcelain firing in the royal kilns of the Zhengtong, Jingtai and Tianshun dynasties is not only not blank, but also achieved high achievements.

Although two archaeological studies have proved that porcelain was fired in imperial kilns during the Zhengtong, Jingtai, and Tianshun dynasties, no porcelain with a year mark has been found, not to mention porcelain, not even fragments.

Even among the blank period porcelain on display in the Forbidden City, there is no base mark. The only one found was a blue and white cloud-dragon pattern bowl with a base mark of the Tianshun year on the bottom, which was judged to be an irregular mark.

However, people can see official kiln porcelain with the Tianshun year date. Some people say it is real, and some people say it is fake. Anyway, when this object is put in the auction house, other auction houses only value it according to the blank period of folk kiln porcelain.

(This is the first time in 2018 that the Palace Museum has made public the so-called "blank period" of imperial kiln porcelain in the Ming Dynasty. A total of 215 pieces (sets) of porcelain are on display, including the latest archaeological excavation results in 2014, unearthed from the northern foothills of the Zhushan Imperial Kiln site in Jingdezhen of 100 pieces.

This is displayed in the Forbidden City and was unearthed in 2007 from the Ming Dynasty royal family cemetery in Liufangling, Jiangxia District, Wuhan, Hubei Province. It is signed with an irregular year, but it can still be used as the standard for dating Tianshun Imperial Kiln porcelain. )

"This is an official kiln, do you value it according to the private kiln?"

"Official kiln? Sir, as far as we know, there is no porcelain dating from official kilns during the blank period. All that exist are from private kilns."

"Look at the quality of the embryo and the blue and white flowers. They are exactly the same as the blank period porcelain exhibited in the first expo. How could it be from a private kiln!"

"Sir, there is no reserve for the first exhibition."

"I know, since I have the money, won't it be more proof that it is an official kiln?"

"Sir, the blank period porcelain collected by the Forbidden City on both sides of the Taiwan Strait does not have a year date, and the official website did not say that it was an official kiln. Can you be more authoritative than the Forbidden City? Therefore, your item can only be valued according to the private kiln. .”

"What's your excuse for calling official kilns civilian kilns? You are suppressing civilian kilns!"

"If you think it is an official kiln with a blank period and a year mark, you can donate it to the museum."

"Why should I donate it and they won't give me any money!"

This is what Chen Yang saw at an auction in 2022. At that time, Chen Yang looked at the object in the hands of the first person. No matter from every aspect, it was in line with the characteristics of blank period porcelain, but it was just a few years old. payment.

There is nothing we can do about it. The key to antiques is to have traces to follow, history to check, and objects to prove it.The thing in his hand is really not available in the Forbidden City on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. If he donates the blank blue and white porcelain bowl in his hand to the museum, the museum can also prove that it is a blue and white porcelain with a year mark and a blank period. Then he will encounter it again in the future. When it arrives, it can be completely processed according to the official kiln.

But the key thing is that he didn't have much money to donate, but it made it easier for others to compare the items. If anyone takes another piece, they can sell it at a high price.

Therefore, if you want to sell it at a high price, you can only keep it in your hands and wait!

When the national archeology discovers it, or when a kind person donates it, the thing in his hand will be valuable.

But no one knows how long it will take in the meantime, and whether he can still wait. He also doesn’t know. Maybe the younger generation has thrown or dropped it, and maybe it’s really a blank.

Today, what Guan Jinchuan came to talk about was a plum vase that was in the blank period. In fact, Chen Yang had wanted to sell this plum vase for a long time, but it was too difficult.Maybe it's too cheap, but I don't think it's suitable; maybe it's too expensive, because this item doesn't even have a yearly payment, and people who don't understand won't buy it, and those who understand... how can there be any knowledgeable person, haha!

Chen Yang signaled Tangdou to take the plum vase and put it on the table. Chen Yang signaled, "Boss Guan, please take a look."

Guan Jinchuan carefully took the plum vase and looked at it carefully.

A blue and white peony plum vase with entwined branches. The mouth of the vase is slightly tilted, with round lips, plump shoulders, short neck, narrowed belly, and rounded feet.The whole body decoration consists of three parts, separated by string patterns. The theme decoration on the abdomen is a peony flower pattern with branches in full bloom, with the blooming peony flower as the center, and the branches and leaves are entangled in it. It is graceful and colorful, vividly showing the vitality.The lower abdomen is decorated with deformed banana leaf patterns near the feet.The whole blue and white color is rich and lustrous, and the color materials are scattered naturally.

"Okay, okay!" Guan Jinchuan said with envy while watching, still thinking, why can't I encounter such a good thing?

"Boss Chen, your plum vase is really good. The carcass is solid and thick, the fetal bones are hard and fine white, the inside and outside are glazed, the glaze is white and slightly gray, the glaze layer is thick and moist, and the enamel is crystal clear and white."

"Looking at the composition again, the pattern structure is compact, the layout is coordinated, the decorative lines are smooth, and the patterns are clear and neat. It is definitely an official kiln!"

Chen Yang smoked a cigarette and looked at Guan Jinchuan with a smile. Guan Jinchuan looked at the way Chen Yang looked at him. Why was this look so strange?

"Boss Chen, what do you mean by looking at me like this? You don't want to kill me," Guan Jinchuan said with a smile, "I don't have any money, I just took a pass."

Chen Yang flicked the ashes of his cigarette and waved his hand slightly, "I just didn't expect that after just a few months of not seeing each other, Boss Guan's eyesight has improved a lot. This is not like the Guan Jinchuan I knew before!"

"Boss Chen, you're welcome," Guan Jinchuan smiled modestly, "Let's talk about serious business. How much money does Boss Chen plan to spend?"

Chen Yang narrowed his eyes slightly. This old guy has committed the habit of taking advantage of others again!

"Then it depends on how much Boss Guan can sell it for?"

After hearing this, Guan Jinchuan raised his eyelids and looked at Chen Yang, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Boss Chen, let me tell you the truth. I actually wanted to find a piece of Ming blue and white for 5 yuan. You also know the price, so I'm looking for an official." If you can’t find a designated kiln, you have to find a private kiln.”

Chen Yang nodded after listening, and now understood Guan Jinchuan's intention. It was absolutely impossible to spend 5 yuan to buy a Ming blue and white official kiln. Even if he could find it, the profit would be pitiful.

So I could only look for private kilns, but there were too many middlemen who could find them, so Guan Jinchuan took advantage of a loophole and thought of official kilns during the gap period.

After hearing this, Chen Yang silently clapped his hands, "Boss Guan, what a calculation! It's really hard to find official kilns at this price, so when others are looking for private kilns, you think of official kilns during the gap period. It's awesome! "

"Boss Guan is born to be a middleman!"

Then Chen Yang lowered his head and thought for a moment, "Well, I can sell this plum vase, but at least this number is required."

Chen Yang crossed his fingers, meaning that he would need at least 5 yuan to make a move.Guan Jinchuan shook his head after hearing this, "Boss Chen, you are kidding me. I only paid [-] yuan, but your price is twice as high. I can't move it!"

Chen Yang chuckled, "Boss Guan, did they really pay 5 yuan?"