The Book of Appreciation

The glass bottle on the sink is light blue all over, with a curled mouth, a narrow neck, and sloping shoulders. The shape of the bottle is somewhat similar to that of the Guanyin Zun, but it is about twice as small. .

There is half a bottle of water in the glass bottle, and there are flowers in it, and the bottom of the container cannot be seen, but Wu Di has already recognized that it is a glass bottle.

The earliest colored glaze products discovered in China began at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period and the beginning of the Warring States Period. During this period, the number of colored glazes was very small, and they were all small colored glaze beads and pieces of colored glaze inlaid on the hilt of the sword.It was not until the Han Dynasty that glass containers appeared.

The period of the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties was an important period for the manufacture of Chinese colored glaze and the import of Western colored glaze to China.There is evidence that Huaxia had mastered the technology of glass blowing during the Northern Wei Dynasty at the latest, and the duck-shaped glass note that Wu Di saw in Augustus was a product of that period.

Afterwards, the technology of colored glaze made great progress again. By the time of Tang Dynasty, the production and import of colored glaze vessels reached a historical peak.

However, since the Yuan Dynasty, with the emergence of the Han cultural fault, many technologies of the Han royal family have also been lost, including the manufacture of colored glaze.So in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, colored glaze became something in legends, and there was also a story in "Journey to the West" that Drifting, as a general with a rolling curtain, accidentally smashed a glazed cup and was demoted to the world. One aspect reflects the preciousness of glazed products at that time.

In the Qing Dynasty, because the royal family liked to use glazed vessels, the production and import of colored glaze reached a new peak.Especially during the Qianlong period, the glazed wares produced were gorgeous in shape and exquisite in pattern, which was a peak of the development of ancient Chinese glazed technology.

From the perspective of craftsmanship and shape, this glazed vase should be a product of the Qing Dynasty before Qianlong, or a product after Jiaqing.

The Tianshu was activated gently, and the information sent back surprised Wu Di greatly. It was actually a glazed sky blue vase from the Tang Dynasty!

He bent down, looked carefully for a while, then carefully picked up the vase, gently rubbed the smooth surface, his heart fluttered.Judging from the appearance, this glazed vase is definitely Huaxia's own product, but in terms of color and finish, it is much more beautiful than the glazed vase he got in Florence last time.This proves that at least during that period, Huaxia's glass production technology was still ahead of the world.

"Miss Boss, this vase is very beautiful, I like it very much, do you want to sell it or not?"

"Hehe, young man, have you taken a fancy to this bottle? Take it away if you like it. How much is a glass bottle worth? Don't you make me feel ashamed when you say that?"

"No, no, how can I take your things for nothing? In this way, I will give you one hundred euros, and you must accept it. If it is more expensive or cheaper, I will take advantage of it."

The two chatted politely for a while, and finally the proprietress accepted one hundred euros and sold an almost priceless Tang Dynasty boutique glazed vase.

"Xiao Wu, you fell into the toilet, why did it take you so long? I've finished ordering the dishes, so you can see if there's anything missing."

"Whatever you want, just eat what you have."

Wu Di handed the glass bottle to the military adviser and told him to keep it carefully.

"Wait, you kid..."

It was only then that Yan Ju noticed that Wu Di had brought back a glass vase, and was about to come over to have a look, but saw Wu Di wink at him, and then swallowed back the words.

"You go out and call Mr. Eskenacz first, it's better to make another appointment, I'm afraid..."

Wu Di pouted in the direction where Oviedo was sitting, Yan Ju smiled and said softly:

"Just to let him know, don't you know that the more you grab something, the more delicious it is? Hey, by the way, what did you just take?"

"Eat first, let's go out and talk."

Wu Di rolled his eyes, chuckled twice, stopped talking to Yan Ju, and turned his head to talk and laugh with Oviedo.

After the dishes were served, Wu Di found that what he ordered were some home-cooked dishes such as twice-cooked pork and shredded fish-flavored pork, but after a taste, his appetite immediately whetted. Sure enough, Oviedo didn't brag. the taste of.

After finally eating the authentic Chinese cuisine, Yan Ju was not very interested. The vase Wu Di gave to the military division attracted most of his attention.At a glance just now, he already saw that it was a glass vase, but it was just a glass vase, how could Wu Di like it?Needless to say, it must be a glazed ware!However, depending on the shape of the utensil, it may be a product of the Qing Dynasty, and it does not look like a high-quality goods. However, is it really that simple?

Under Yan Ju's leadership, several people finished their lunch in a hurry, but when they checked out, they found that Oviedo had already paid the bill first.Wu Di frowned, Augustus seemed to be quite a friend by doing so.In contrast, he got Van Gogh's high-quality oil painting without contacting him first. Although it is reasonable in theory, it is a little bit ugly in human feelings.

As soon as he got in the car, Yan Ju gave Wu Di a wink, bring it!

Wu Di shook his head, asked the military adviser to hand him the glass bottle, and said with a smile:

"Don't be impatient, it's just a glass bottle. When I saw it on the sink outside the bathroom, it was used as a vase by the proprietress. Naturally, I can't let this go. I was afraid of being caught by them in the store just now." See the clues, now you have to pay attention..."

Yan Ju took the bottle carefully, looked at the bottom of the container, and said:

"Following you boy, I found that my heart is a little unbearable. Anytime, anywhere, you will quietly pick up a big leak. You say, let us who have been playing with antiques all our lives... No way, Da Ying? Is this the glazed bottle of the Tang Dynasty? So new?"

The word "Daying" that Yan Ju called out is exactly the inscription on the bottom of the glass bottle. The inscription "Daying" is the abbreviation of Dayingku, a hundred treasures in the Daming Palace in the Tang Dynasty. Relevant names such as "Zhongku", "Zuo Cang" and "You Cang" are all related to the emperor's private collection.

"I'm not mistaken, but at present, there is no Tang Dynasty glassware with this inscription found in China, and we have to check the information carefully to be sure when we go back."

"Your sister! I'm convinced, even going to the toilet can produce a peerless treasure, you boy, let me tell you what to say about you..."

Not long after returning to the hotel, Eskenac hurried over.I haven't seen him for half a year, but this big collector who has become popular among most Chinese people because of his hype about Guiguzi's downhill blue and white pots hasn't changed much. He is still so energetic and full of energy when speaking in a calm manner.

"Mr. Yan Ju, Mr. Wu Di, I am very happy to meet you two here. Welcome to London! This is your colleague, the famous appraiser Mr. Evans Carter, who is also a well-known Impressionist painter , I have studied all the works of Van Gogh deeply. May I ask Mr. Wu Di, is it the "Flower of Death" that you brought over this time?"

Wu Di was slightly taken aback, and looked at Yan Ju meaningfully, only to find that this guy was also looking at him with a smile, with a hint of slyness and complacency in his eyes, he couldn't help shaking his head with a wry smile.

"Mr. Eskenac, this time I brought another work by Master Van Gogh, which I bought in a gallery. Why don't you take a look at it first, and we can talk later?"

"Another work?"

Eskenac was a little disappointed. There are often only a few masterpieces of a painter, and there will be a big gap between other works in terms of artistic value and collection value.Moreover, "Flowers of Death" was a work created by Van Gogh a few days before his death, and it has an extraordinary meaning. If it is an ordinary work, why is he so excited and anxious?

"Mr. Eskenac, take a look at the goods first, I promise you will not be disappointed."

Yan Ju is full of confidence, this is definitely a masterpiece of Van Gogh's paintings.Although everyone knows that it is in the collection of the Cairo Museum in Egypt, since they have announced the return of cultural relics, and this work has been publicly auctioned before, so that there will be no obstacles to the transaction, what is there to worry about?

""Poppies"? It's actually this work?"

Eskenac's face became serious. Of course he had heard of the treasure of the Cairo Museum, and he definitely knew the absurd and ridiculous stories about it better than Yan Ju, but...but why is this thing? Will it be in Wu Di's hands?

When Evans Carter saw this painting, he couldn't help showing a trace of disdain on his face. Let alone he followed, even if Eskenac came here alone, he wouldn't be easily fooled, would he?These abominable Orientals actually came up with such a clumsy idea, isn't this a waste of everyone's time?

"I just bought this painting from Mr. Baker's gallery. I know a little about its story, but I'm sure that this one is the real work of Mr. Van Gogh."

Wu Di noticed the faces of the two people and didn't care. The truth is the truth. If you insist on thinking it is fake, it only means that you have nothing to do with it.As long as the painting is still in his hands, do you still worry about not getting the treasure you want?

Eskenacz has investigated Wu Di and probably knows about his miraculous experience this year.Although in his heart, he still had a lot of doubts about these legends, but with Wu Di's background and identity, it seemed that there was no need to set up this trick to deceive him, so he turned his head and looked carefully at the table. The painting on it, and at the same time signaled to Evans Carter to be more serious.

After a while, the two raised their heads at the same time, and each saw the horror in the other's eyes. If they were not dazzled at the same time, this oil painting is definitely an authentic work of Van Gogh!

With a solemn expression, Evans Carter took out professional tools such as a magnifying glass and a small brush, lowered his head and began to carefully identify bit by bit.Eskenazi thought lightning, since this painting is authentic, the price will not be low. Needless to say, Wu Di is definitely here for his big blue and white jar of Yuan Dynasty this time! (To be continued.)