Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2440: The most beautiful dream
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After listening to Isko's introduction, Ye Tian and the others began to appreciate and identify the obsidian jaguar mask, interpreting the Mayan hieroglyphics and patterns carved on the mask to see what was recorded.
During the process of appreciation and appraisal, Ye Tian was also talking about his appraisal opinions.
“Disregarding the Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns engraved on this obsidian jaguar mask, the obsidian used to make the mask and the rubies inlaid on the mask are both top quality.
This ruby in particular has reached the level of pigeon blood red. With a little processing, it can emit extremely bright light. The only drawback is that the cutting method is relatively primitive and not perfect.
Based on the carving traces on this mask and its preservation status, I am basically certain that this obsidian jaguar mask should have been carved between 1300 and 1400 years ago, which was the classical era of the Mayan Empire.
If what Isco said is true and this obsidian mask was found in their cornfield, then it is basically certain that this mask comes from the Mayan Empire Kingdom of Copán, which once ruled here for a long time.
The Kingdom of Copan was established around 426 AD. 1,300 years ago, in the seventh century AD, it was the most prosperous period of the Kingdom of Copan. With the specifications of this mask, it is obviously not something that ordinary people can use.
Based on these inferences, combined with the history of the Kingdom of Copan at its peak, I would boldly speculate that the person who made and owned this obsidian jaguar mask could be the King of Copan, the Gray Jaguar?
The name of King Gray Jaguar of Copan is highly consistent with this obsidian jaguar mask, and Gray Jaguar is a long-lived king who ruled the Kingdom of Copan for about seventy years in the seventh century.
In other words, for most of the seventh century AD, the entire Copan Valley was under the rule of the Gray Jaguar King. If this mask was carved in that era, it should belong to the Gray Jaguar!
Once my identification conclusion is established, there is no doubt that the value of this obsidian jaguar mask will double. It is likely to be the only antique artifact left by the Gray Jaguar King in the world."
Listening to Ye Tian's analysis, everyone at the scene kept nodding and had no different opinions.
Without exception, the envy in everyone's eyes has become more intense.
As soon as he finished speaking, Professor Delgado continued excitedly:
"Your guess is correct, Steven. This obsidian jaguar mask does belong to the Gray Jaguar King during the heyday of the Kingdom of Copán, and is one of the Gray Jaguar King's tokens.
According to the text above, this mask was carved around the time when King Gray Jaguar was eighty years old, and records the life events of Gray Jaguar, including the battle to annex the city-state of Quirigua.
Some steps, stone tablets, and buildings in the ruins of the ancient city of Copan also record some deeds of the gray jaguar, which can be used to confirm that this is indeed the mask of the gray jaguar.
Stephen, look at these Mayan hieroglyphs, which are the name of the Gray Jaguar King and his origin of birth. They mention the founding monarch of the Kingdom of Copán, the Sapphire Blue Parrot! ”
As he spoke, Professor Delgado pointed to several Mayan hieroglyphs carved on the inside of the mask, his tone extremely excited.
Ye Tian happened to know those Mayan hieroglyphs. When he was doing homework before coming to Honduras, he had seen those Mayan hieroglyphs and knew their meanings.
Professor Delgado is right, that is the name of the gray jaguar king, and the name of the sapphire blue parrot, the founder of the Kingdom of Copán.
Ye Tian looked at the Mayan hieroglyphs, then said with a smile:
"It seems that my guess is correct. This is indeed the mask of the Gray Jaguar King. So there is no doubt that the value of this obsidian jaguar mask must be extremely high and it is a well-deserved top antique cultural relic.
Professor Delgado, please help me see if this obsidian jaguar mask contains the first discovered Mayan hieroglyphics, patterns, and decorations, so that I can give the most accurate valuation."
"We are very lucky, Steven. There are actually some Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns on this mask that I have never seen before. For example, this hieroglyph is the first time I have seen it..."
Professor Delgado was talking excitedly while introducing the Mayan hieroglyphics and patterns discovered for the first time on the mask, and he was very excited.
In just a moment, he pointed out four Mayan hieroglyphs discovered for the first time, as well as two groups with unknown meanings, also discovered for the first time.
Ye Tian looked at the hieroglyphics and patterns, then said with a smile:
"Professor Delgado, next we should talk to Isco about the transaction. You can help me translate. When I successfully get this obsidian jaguar mask, you can come and appreciate and study it. Time Yes! ”
"Okay, Steven, I'm happy to help you"
Professor Delgado responded, and then put the obsidian mask back into the box, reluctantly.
Ye Tian looked at the expectant Isco again and said to this Mayan man who was looking forward to changing the fate of his family:
"Mr. Isko, regarding your obsidian jaguar mask, we have reached a basically accurate identification conclusion. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on owning a priceless top antique artifact.
Let’s talk about the appraisal conclusion first, and then let’s talk about the valuation. According to our appraisal, the obsidian and ruby used to make this mask are both rare and top quality, and this ruby is especially rare!
The value of this piece of obsidian and ruby alone is quite astonishing. In today's market, obsidian and ruby of this grade are extremely rare. I value it at US$1.8 million!
When they are perfectly combined together, coupled with the history and civilization hidden behind them, their value becomes even higher, and this is the true value of this obsidian jaguar mask.
I am certain that this obsidian jaguar mask should come from the heyday of the Kingdom of Copan more than 1,300 years ago. It has a long history and is one of the most important antique cultural relics of the Kingdom of Copan.
The person who ordered the carving and owned this mask was the king of the Kingdom of Copan during its heyday, Gray Jaguar. He was a very famous king in the history of the Kingdom of Copan and a long-lived king.
The carving skills of this mask are very high, and it should be from the hands of a master carver, but the most valuable part of this mask is the hieroglyphics and patterns carved on the inside and outside of the mask
There are several Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns discovered for the first time, which are of immeasurable value. By studying those hieroglyphs and patterns, we can learn more about the mysterious Mayan civilization!
Before you, we identified another antique artifact from the classical era of the Mayan Empire. That antique artifact also had several hieroglyphic patterns and decorations that were discovered for the first time.
I value the Mayan hieroglyphs being discovered for the first time at $500,000 each, the patterns being discovered for the first time at $300,000, and the new decorations at $100,000 each, which is a reasonable price.
The Mayan hieroglyphics and patterns found on this obsidian mask for the first time, I will also give the same valuation, and then add the basic value of 1.8 million US dollars, which is the valuation I give! ”
While Ye Tian said these words, Professor Delgado was also constantly translating, faithfully translating them word for word.
Looking at Isco again, he was completely dumbfounded. He stared at Ye Tian who was talking with his mouth open, his eyes filled with disbelief. He thought he was dreaming, and it was the most beautiful dream in history!
Isco was not the only one who was stunned.
Everyone else at the scene was completely stunned by the extremely high estimate given by Ye Tian. They looked at him and the obsidian jaguar mask in disbelief.
Especially those Hondurans at the scene, their eyes were red with jealousy, wishing they could replace Isco!