pappabearbooks Chapter 1693: Song Dynasty Inkstone
Chapter 1693: Song Dynasty Inkstone
"Mr. Lin, do you really believe he has something valuable in his hands?"
In fact, it's not surprising that Wu Ning doubted him. After shopping around in the store, most of them were junk items.
If you want to sell something of this level at an auction, let alone fakes and imitations, even if it is genuine, it will not be worth much money at all, which will completely lower the quality of the auction.
Lin Ran was not anxious at all, he just smiled and listened.
At this time, Boss Meng had already returned to the shelf with the things.
Naturally, after hearing their conversation just now, I suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
"Manager Wu, this is definitely a misunderstanding." Boss Meng nodded and bowed to apologize, "The shelves in the store are only stocked with ordinary goods, just to prevent people with unclean hands and feet. For real big customers, just tell the master Just one sound and things will be taken out of the Treasure Pavilion."
Wu Ning was dismissive and has not forgiven him for his unreasonable attitude towards Lin Ran just now.
And he also noticed that Boss Meng was holding a box in his hand.
"Okay, facts speak louder than words. If you still have any good things in your hand, you might as well take them out and take a look." Wu Ning followed Lin Ran's wishes and said.
He now wants to see what other tricks Boss Meng can play?
Of course, I didn't believe what he said before.
What treasure of the store has been transferred to the manager? If the manager really has such authority, he is too low-level as a boss.
Although the boss said that he was not the original owner of this store. After the original owner passed away, he took it over from his son.
As for what means were used?He didn't interfere, it was a matter for other people in their own store.
If he dares to bring out some junk stuff again, there will definitely be no need to continue talking about this cooperation.
It's a joke that you still bring this crap out! "
Boss Meng was still nodding and bowing to apologize and smile: "I was really sorry before. What I am changing for you now is definitely not to fool you."
"Okay, what good thing are you holding in your hand? Let me see." Wu Ning said in a commanding tone.
"It's guaranteed to be good stuff." Boss Meng made an inviting gesture and invited them to sit down at the coffee table.
After sitting down, Boss Meng opened the box without even wearing gloves. His attitude was extremely unprofessional.
However, what was exposed inside surprised Lin Ran.
"Chengni inkstone?"
Upon hearing this, Boss Meng looked at Lin Ran in surprise.
Did you recognize the inkstone inside just by looking at it?This vision made him feel scared.
How could he have the guts to fool Lin Ran with a tea bowl from Jingdezhen before? He was just looking for death.
He calmed down and introduced with a smile: "Actually, this is the real treasure of our store. We don't usually sell it at all, but today I am sincerely cooperating with your auction house. Take a look at this inkstone. Did anything happen at the auction?”
Lin Ran took out the white gloves from under the coffee table and put them on his hands. He planned to carefully examine the ancient inkstone in his hands.
Chengni inkstone is a traditional Chinese handicraft and is often used as a tool for calligraphers.
It originated in the Han Dynasty and reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty. It has a history of thousands of years.
In the Tang Dynasty, literati and elegant guests liked to write poems and paint, so the four famous inkstones were born.
They are Duan Inkstone, She Inkstone, Taohe Inkstone and Chengni Inkstone.
They are easily distinguished in appearance.
Chengni inkstone is an inkstone made of special clay.
Lin Ran recognized the Chengni Inkstone at a glance. If it was genuine, it would indeed be a precious antique.
Even Chengni inkstones from the Qing Dynasty can be sold for more than 2000 yuan today.
After all, the manufacturing technology of Chengni Inkstone has been completely lost now, so the authentic Chengni Inkstone has high historical significance.
After carefully inspecting the Chengni Inkstone, there are not many traces of modern craftsmanship on it.
From the appearance, it is a square inkstone.
The overall color is dark brown, and the cover is very smooth without any carvings on it.
Carefully opening the lid, I saw that the inkstone inside was engraved with cloud patterns, and inside was an ink pool, which was irregularly oval in shape.
Turning it over and looking at it, the bottom is extremely smooth and appears yellow and green in color.
At the bottom, there is a less conspicuous signature, but the words above the signature are no longer clearly visible, and the word Yuan can be vaguely seen.
It is because of this word that Boss Meng thinks it is an inkstone from the Yuan Dynasty.
Lin Ran didn't think so, but recalled the era names of the Chinese dynasties in his mind.
In the past, people did not name their dynasties, nor did they use the constellation chronology. Instead, they used the emperor's reign name.
Based on its appearance, it is estimated that it was an inkstone used by people during the Yuanyou period of the Song Dynasty.
As a traditional Chinese calligraphy tool, the production technology is indeed particularly exquisite and the texture is particularly delicate.
It's just that we are testing it now, so it is not convenient to pour ink directly.
The quantity of the Chengni Inkstone from the Song Dynasty is very rare, so the price goes without saying.
After taking a few glances, Lin Ran had a rough idea.
He nodded: "Boss Meng, this inkstone is okay, it should be genuine."
"Of course it's genuine." Boss Meng said, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's just that the name of the collector behind it can't be seen clearly, otherwise the price should be even higher." Lin Ran also told the truth.
Anyway, he planned to send this inkstone to the auction house for public auction.
A rough estimate is that it should be sold for more than 5000 yuan!
Boss Meng frowned when he heard this number.
"What? 5000 yuan is not enough for you?" Wu Ning became even more angry when she saw his unwillingness.
I haven't settled the debt for lying to myself before, but now I'm still frowning.
His various performances will undoubtedly make Lin Ran doubt his ability, so he has no good impression of Boss Meng.
Boss Meng was indeed very unhappy. He said: "This is the treasure of the store, the most valuable thing in our store."
"How many treasures does your store have?" Wu Ning said angrily.
Boss Meng also felt a little embarrassed, but he still said shamelessly: "It was just used to scare laymen before, but this is the real treasure of the store."
Seeing his serious expression, Lin Ran nodded, and he had a rough idea.
Lin Ran raised his head and looked at Boss Meng and said, "What's your ideal price?"
"2 yuan!" Boss Meng said the price he wanted.
Hearing the price, Wu Ning suddenly sneered: "You want 2 yuan for just this broken inkstone?"
After Lin Ran's explanation, Wu Ning also knew the approximate price of the inkstone.