Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 2908: Nefertiti Copper Plate
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While talking, Ye Tian and the others had arrived in front of an antique store.
This antique shop is located not far from the street corner. It is located on the ground floor of a two-story historical building that looks quite old. This kind of earth-yellow building that integrates commercial and residential areas is exactly what the Egyptians call 'Khan'. '.
At the entrance of this antique store, there is a long table and two shelves, which are filled with so-called antique cultural relics and artworks, as well as many modern crafts.
There are stone carvings, bronze sculptures, wood carvings that appear to be from ancient Egypt, as well as some stone slabs and pottery engraved with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and patterns, the key to life, etc.
The most eye-catching thing is the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun, but it is much smaller than the one in the National Museum of Egypt. As for its authenticity, do you still need to ask?
In addition, there are some antique artifacts that appear to be from the ancient Greek and Roman rule periods, including various sculptures, bronze candlesticks, tableware, daggers, shields, etc.
Then there are some Arab-style antique cultural relics and works of art, such as Arabian scimitars in scabbards, stone carvings, pottery, slates engraved with ancient Arabic script, and the famous Egyptian hookah, etc.
The owner and clerk of this antique store stood at the door of the store, looking at Ye Tian and others walking towards them, with eyes full of curiosity and worry.
As he approached, Ye Tian quickly glanced at the so-called antique cultural relics, artworks, and modern handicrafts displayed at the entrance of the store.
Afterwards, he greeted the antique shop owner and clerk in accordance with Muslim etiquette, and took the initiative to shake hands with them as a sign of friendship!
The same goes for the antique shop owner, who was about fifty years old. He said hello to him, shook hands, and introduced himself. He was very polite, but also a little nervous.
Next, David, Ahmed, and the senior police officer of the Egyptian Antiquities Police shook hands with the Egyptian antique dealer, got to know each other, and introduced each other.
After going through the procedures in these scenes, Ye Tian got to the point.
"Mr. Yusuf, as far as I know, many antique shops in Khalili Market have a long history, even hundreds of years. They have been passed down from generation to generation and have a very deep heritage.
The building where your antique store is located seems to have some history. It should be considered a historical building. If I guessed correctly, your antique store has a long history! ”
Hearing this, the Egyptian antique dealer from Yusuf immediately nodded and said proudly:
"Yes, Mr. Steven, this antique shop has a history of more than 200 years. It has been passed down from ancestors to the present and has never moved. The history of this building It’s been more than three hundred years! ”
"Wow! It is an admirable thing to be able to continue to run an antique store for more than two hundred years. Mr. Yusuf, can I visit your antique store? The things you have here look good. I Very interested! ”
"Okay! Mr. Steven, of course you can go in and visit. Since I am open for business, I can't turn away customers, let alone a top antique art appraisal expert like you. Top collector! ”
When Yusuf said this, he hesitated for a moment and felt a little insincere.
But considering the face and the possible adverse effects, he gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement, letting Ye Tian enter his antique store to visit!
At the same time, he also raised his heart to his throat, and was extremely careful, reminding himself again and again not to become the target of being robbed.
"Okay, Mr. Yusuf"
Ye Tian nodded in response, and a smile appeared on his face.
However, he did not immediately enter the antique store. Instead, he pretended to take a serious look at the so-called antique cultural relics, artworks, and modern crafts displayed at the door.
After a while, he suddenly reached out and took out a copper plate engraved with the image of 'Nefertiti', looked over it over and over, and then said with a smile:
“I have seen the head of Nefertiti with my own eyes in Berlin, Germany, and I have carefully admired and studied it. I have to say that the statue of Nefertiti on this copper plate is very well carved. It’s very beautiful, almost the same as the original! ”
Before he finished speaking, Yusuf had a look of displeasure on his face, as did Ahmed and others who were also at the scene.
There is no other reason. The famous Nefertiti statue is one of Egypt's heavyweight national treasures and is known as the most beautiful woman in the world. Nefertiti herself is one of the most important queens in the history of ancient Egypt. !
Such a priceless treasure was illegally stolen by the Germans. For nearly a hundred years, the Egyptian government has been pursuing this priceless treasure, but the German government has refused to return it!
Because of this, Yusuf and the others felt unhappy when they heard Ye Tian say that he had admired and studied the Nefertiti statue in Germany, and their hatred of the Germans had deepened unknowingly.
Of course, from the German perspective, they claim that the process of obtaining the Nefertiti statue was completely legal and there were no problems. They will never return that priceless treasure!
“Nefertiti is a national treasure belonging to Egypt, but it was shamelessly stolen by the Germans. They refused to admit their guilt and refused to return this priceless treasure. Therefore, we cannot appreciate this beautiful statue in Egypt.
Although the copper plate you are holding in your hand is not an antique relic, it is a handicraft carefully crafted with traditional Egyptian handicrafts. It comes from Al-Khalili Market and has a certain value! ”
Yusuf continued and introduced the origin of this copper plate.
Everyone knows that the Nefertiti statue is less than a hundred years old since its discovery, and this priceless treasure is not yet in Egypt, so the copper plate in front of you can only be a handicraft, not an antique relic!
Because of this, Yusuf truthfully told the origin of this copper plate and pointed out that it was a handicraft, instead of insisting that it was an antique cultural relic, which would only attract ridicule!
Ye Tian nodded slightly, then said with a smile:
"Yes, Mr. Yusuf, this copper plate looks very exquisite, and the hand-engraving craftsmanship is particularly excellent. It has obvious Egyptian cultural characteristics and is also very good for appreciation.
Please give me a price. I am going to accept this exquisite copper plate, take it back to New York, and place it in the company. It can be regarded as a souvenir of this trip to Khalili Market! ”
"Ah!"
There was a burst of surprise at the scene, coming from David and Yusuf, as well as Ahmed and others.
Obviously, everyone was a little surprised by Ye Tian's decision to accept the Nefertiti copper plate.
Everyone here knows that this is just a modern handicraft, not an antique relic. Even if it is very exquisite, its value is relatively average. Why did Steven accept this copper plate?
"Is this the work of a famous craftsman? It has a certain collection value, but everyone doesn't know it"
Thinking of this, Ahmed couldn't help but look at this exquisite copper plate a few more times, full of suspicion.
Compared with others at the scene, Yusuf knew the value and origin of this copper plate better.
This is not the work of a master craftsman. Although it is exquisite, it has little collection value and can only be used as an exquisite decoration.
As for the origin of this copper plate, it comes from a traditional Egyptian handicraft workshop not far away. It has only been made for a few days, and it is still hot to the touch!
Without any hesitation, Yusuf immediately made an offer.
"Mr. Steven, the price of this copper plate is 1,500 pounds (Egyptian pounds). If converted into US dollars, it is 100 US dollars. If you can accept this price, this copper plate is yours!"
"$100, no problem with this price, deal! Mr. Yusuf"
With that said, Ye Tian shook hands with Yusuf and reached the first transaction of the day, buying a worthless handicraft.
Next, Ye Tian took out his wallet, pulled out a green Franklin, handed it to Yusuf, and completed this simple transaction.
Immediately afterwards, he looked at the copper plate again, then handed it to an employee behind him and asked the guy to put it away.
After doing this, he walked into Yusuf's antique shop and really started to hunt for treasures!
Behind him, Yusuf and David, as well as Ahmed and the Egyptian antiquities policeman, followed one after another, while the rest stayed outside!