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

According to the records of the Qing Palace, "Qianlong was the only one who used a full set of cloisonné bowls and plates at the Wanshou Banquet. The rest all used porcelain." Since then, this type of cloisonné enamel lotus pattern "Longevity Without Borders" bowl has almost become the symbol of Qianlong .

Wherever there is Qianlong, there must be this utensil, and if there is this utensil, it must be for the exclusive use of the emperor. The Forbidden City, the Shenyang Forbidden City, and the Summer Resort were all equipped with such tableware as a symbol of the emperor's "longevity and longevity". The Wanshou Wujiang Bowl, as a top-grade special imperial tableware, is the most important utensil at the Qianlong Wanshou Ceremony and can be called the supreme bowl.

There is currently a pair of cloisonné enamel longevity bowls hidden in the Liao Provincial Museum. However, the ones in the Provincial Museum are a pair, and the one in front of me is only one.

"Boss Lu, you have good eyesight!" Chen Yang put the Wanshou Wujiang enamel back on the table, "The cloisonné enamel from the Qianlong period, the Wanshou Wuji bowl, there is nothing wrong with it!"

As he spoke, Chen Yang put the object back in front of Lu Yan. Lu Yan smiled and waved his hand, "No, Boss Chen is too polite. Compared with you, I am far behind!"

"Look, you made a judgment within a few minutes of getting started." Lu Yan put the Wanshou Borderless Bowl back into the box, "As for me, I found a lot of people and made a lot of connections, and it probably took nearly half the time. It took several months and several expert appraisals before it was finally confirmed.”

Chen Yang watched Lu Yan put the box containing the Wanshou Wujiang Bowl back into the triangular pocket, and couldn't help but frown slightly. Since he had already found someone to authenticate it, he was sure it was genuine, so he brought it over to look for it. If you look at it yourself, the meaning is obvious, it is to give yourself money!

Boss Lu was talking, and then took out the second box from the triangular pocket. Then he put the box in front of Chen Yang with a smile and motioned for him to take a look at this thing.

Seeing the box that Lu Yan put in front of him, Chen Yang couldn't help but smile to himself. It turned out that this was just a box. He looked at the box on the table with a smile.

After taking a look, Chen Yang raised his head and glanced at Lu Yan. Where did this guy get such a rare object? What he placed in front of him was actually a red sandalwood eight-treasure box inlaid with mother-of-pearl!

The so-called mother-of-pearl refers to using snail shells and seashells (mainly luminous clams, also known as luminous salamanders), grinding and polishing the pearlescent layer, processing it into thin slices, and then making figures, flowers and birds, geometric figures or characters, etc. The thin piece is then embedded into the concave and convex pattern that has been carved in advance, and then painted with a layer of varnish. Finally, it is smoothed and polished to expose the chip, and it is complete.

Because mother-of-pearl is a natural thing with a naturally beautiful appearance and a very strong visual effect, it is also the most common traditional decorative art and is widely used in lacquerware, furniture, musical instruments, screens, boxes, pots and dishes, and wood carvings. and related handicrafts.

The box in front of you is in the shape of an octagon. It is made of fine red sandalwood, combined with rare materials such as mother-of-pearl and blue-white jade. The color is a combination of dark and light, and the edge of the lid is hollowed. It is exquisite in craftsmanship and can be viewed, played with, and used.

The box has two layers, top and bottom, inside and outside. The octagonal inner box in the middle is made of thick mother-of-pearl and blue and white jade to spell out the Tai Chi Yin Yang Fish and the Eight Diagrams of the Universe; the eight fan-shaped boxes on the outer ring are carved with thick mother-of-pearl and unicorn auspicious cloud patterns. . Wherever the unicorn appears, there must be auspicious clouds accompanying it, implying a geomantic treasure.

Therefore, the pattern is designed with Qilin as the center and surrounded by auspicious clouds. The carving is very fine, with a strong three-dimensional effect and is meticulous. The cloud patterns are different. The exquisite layout in a limited space is extremely ingenious.

Chen Yang looked at the wooden box in front of him. The patina was simple and thick, and the decorations were of the style commonly used in the Qing palace. At a glance, it looked like an object with a wide door.

"The Qing Palace Manufacturing Office once produced all kinds of small wooden wares. Their common features are ingenious design concepts, exquisite materials and craftsmanship, and the need to combine a variety of craftsmanship," Chen Yang said with a smile while fiddling with the wooden box. Taking a look at Lu Yan, he said, "The long production period would be unimaginable to future generations without the practical experience of making woodenware. Such small objects can also reflect the sophistication and exquisiteness of the upper class life in those days, which is really difficult for today's people." Imagine.”

While talking, Chen Yang opened the wooden boxes, looked at the patterns in the inner hall, and said to Lu Yan with a smile, "Boss Lu, this is different from that piece of cloisonné enamel. Many people now ignore this small piece. It’s an artifact, but everyone knows that the octagonal treasure box that looks ordinary is also a valuable object.”

After speaking, Chen Yang pushed the wooden box towards Lu Yan, "During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the red sandalwood and mother-of-pearl eight-treasure box opened wide! And this object was definitely made by the Qing Palace Manufacturing Office. Congratulations to Boss Lu!"

Lu Yan smiled politely at Chen Yang and nodded, without saying anything. He just silently put the box in his triangular pocket, and then chatted with Chen Yang, not mentioning the appraisal fee just now.

Chen Yang glanced at Boss Lu who was chatting with him, and said with a smile, "Boss Lu, as I said just now, my appraisal fee is quite expensive. Since we are friends..."

"Wait a minute, Boss Chen." After hearing Chen Yang talk about the appraisal fee, Boss Lu interrupted Chen Yang directly, "Appraisal fee, what appraisal fee?"

Chen Yang looked at Lu Yan's appearance and made a mental calculation. Now that the appraisal is over, this guy didn't mention the appraisal fee at all. Now that he has raised it, he pretends not to understand. What does this guy mean?

"It's just the cost of helping you identify the enamel and eight treasure boxes..."

Before Chen Yang could finish speaking, Lu Yan waved his hand and looked at Chen Yang blankly, "Boss Chen, are you kidding me?"

"You must be tired from traveling for so many days, and you have already started talking nonsense." Lu Yan smiled slightly, "How could these two things be appraised for me?"

Hearing what Lu Yan said, Chen Yang was stunned for a moment, and then narrowed his eyes. What on earth is this guy planning?

Just when Chen Yang was stunned, Lu Yan continued, "Have you forgotten?"

Lu Yan looked at the triangular bag on the table. "Just now at the gate, you were holding the suitcase, and then this triangular bag was placed on it. Then you were about to open the door and wanted to put the suitcase and the triangular bag on the ground. It happened that I I came to see you and help you carry it in!"

Fuck! Chen Yang blinked, these two items were gifts he gave to himself! This guy...is so generous!

Lu Yan noticed the change in Chen Yang's expression, and then smiled, "If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known what these two things were. If you appraise your own things, what appraisal fee would you ask me for? Are you right?" ?”

"Boss Lu, your turn... is a bit fast!" After Chen Yang understood what Lu Yan meant, he couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Lu Yan stood up with a smile, "Okay, Boss Chen, from today on we are friends. You have just come back from outside. Please rest first. I will invite you to dinner when I have time. Say goodbye!"

As he spoke, Lu Yan stood up and gave Chen Yang a fist, then turned around and prepared to walk out. He looked back at Chen Yang with a smile.

"Boss Chen, I, Mr. Lu, will never embarrass my friends!"