Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 824: White porcelain Guanyin statue
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The living room became quiet again. The family members looked at the trolley box placed on the floor and at Ye Tian. Everyone was very excited, their eyes full of expectation, expecting a miracle to happen again.
After taking a deep breath and calming down a little, Ye Tian squatted down again.
Immediately afterwards, he carefully took out a sandalwood box from the open trolley case on the floor and placed it gently on the coffee table.
"Grandma, this is the gift your grandson gave you. It is a white porcelain Guanyin statue. I hope you like it!"
With that said, Ye Tian opened the sandalwood box, took out the Guanyin statue and placed it in the center of the coffee table.
This series of actions is very cautious and respectful.
Although Ye Tian is a staunch materialist, does not believe in Buddhism, and has never worshiped Buddha or Bodhisattva, he still maintains a certain degree of awe for such things that represent traditional culture.
With his movements, the gift he gave to grandma was clearly displayed in front of all the family members.
This is a white porcelain Guanyin statue, about 30 centimeters high, with a white and dense body and white glaze. Guanyin is wearing a high bun and a Ruyi hairpin. The head is slightly tilted forward, the cheeks are plump, and the eyes are looking down. kindly.
The statue is in a sitting position, with its chest half uncovered, wearing a lotus pendant, wearing a long shawl with wide sleeves and smooth pleats. It holds a pure vase in its left hand and sits on a lotus throne.
You can clearly see under the light that the Guanyin statue is exquisitely carved, with smooth lines, and the glaze color is like ivory, white and pure, translucent, and glowing with bursts of precious light!
Guanyin's expression is elegant and calm, serene and self-possessed, as if she is bowing her head in meditation, or looking down at all living beings. It subtly demonstrates Guanyin's spiritual temperament of great compassion and protecting all living beings, and has a shocking appeal.
The moment this white porcelain statue was placed on the coffee table, the eyes of all the family members were firmly attracted, watching and admiring the statue intently.
Especially grandma’s eyes immediately flashed with joy, and she smiled even more heartily.
Obviously, grandma likes this Guanyin statue very much, and also likes her grandson’s thoughtfulness.
After a while, the family members just woke up.
Immediately afterwards, my sister-in-law said urgently:
"Xiaotian, tell us about this Avalokitesvara statue. We really want to know more about it. This Avalokitesvara statue is so lifelike. It gives you a feeling of compassion when you look at it. It seems to be able to purify people's souls.
One more thing, no one in our family, including your grandma, believes in Buddhism. Why did you think of sending a Guanyin statue to your grandma? Is there any special purpose in this? "
This is also a question that the others are concerned about. Everyone looks at Ye Tian, waiting for his answer.
Ye Tian chuckled and nodded, and then began to explain.
“This is a white porcelain Guanyin statue fired during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It comes from the famous Dehua kiln in Fujian, a kiln famous for its white porcelain Buddha statues. It has a very important position in the history of porcelain.
The master who sculpted this Guanyin statue is He Chaozong, known as the "first person in religious sculpture art". He is a representative figure of Dehua kiln porcelain sculpture and the most outstanding white porcelain porcelain sculpture master in history. .
His sculptural works are distinguished by the pure beauty of sculpture and the texture of glaze materials. They are as beautiful as fat jade and have strong texture. They have extremely high appreciation value, and many of them are national first-class cultural relics.
The Dehua kiln porcelain sculptures are truly world-famous and occupy an important position in the history of porcelain. It began with He Chaozong. His porcelain sculptures promoted the nationalization and secularization of Buddhism, which is of milestone significance.
This Avalokitesvara statue came from He Chaozong and has very high collection value and artistic value, no less than the 'Cross-legged Avalokitesvara' in the Palace Museum and the 'Sea-crossing Avalokitesvara' in Quanzhou.
On the back of this white porcelain Guanyin statue, there is a square seal with inscriptions, engraved with 'He Chaozong's seal', which is exactly the same as the seals of several other known sculptures of He Chaozong, there is no doubt!
I can say with absolute certainty that this white porcelain Guanyin statue of He Chaozong is definitely a national first-class cultural relic, which is what we commonly call a national treasure. It is extremely rare! "
"Ouch! Another national treasure! Is it real or fake? When did national treasures become so worthless? They appear one after another, and they all fall into your hands!"
The second uncle exclaimed and then started joking.
The rest of the family members also chuckled, their eyes full of joy.
After experiencing the impact of the national treasure Duan Inkstone in the past, everyone’s endurance has become much stronger.
Although everyone was still shocked when they heard that this was another national treasure antique, their expressions were not as exaggerated as before.
"Of course it's true! Second uncle, our country has a long history, and the first-class cultural relics are more or less! If you don't know the goods, you won't be able to recognize the national treasure even if it is in front of you.
But as a top antique art appraisal expert like your nephew and I, no matter what antique art appears in my field of vision, it can’t escape my eyes! It’s within reach!”
Ye Tian said proudly, with a very firm and confident tone.
"Ha! You guys are really not polite at all!"
My sister-in-law joked with a smile, a look of admiration flashing in her eyes.
After a few words of teasing and coughing, Ye Tian returned to the topic.
“I found this white porcelain Guanyin statue of He Chaozong in the south of the United States. It didn’t cost much. The moment I got this Guanyin statue, I decided to take it back to China and give it to my grandma as a gift.
Of course I know that my grandma does not believe in Buddhism and has no habit of praying to gods and worshiping Buddha, but I still brought this Guanyin statue back. Of course there is a reason for this.
It is undeniable that He Chaozong's sculptures have religious significance, but this is only one of them. It also represents the pinnacle of white porcelain sculpture art and is a treasure of traditional national culture.
From this perspective, this white porcelain Guanyin statue is far away from the teachings of Buddhist scriptures. She has become the embodiment of truth, goodness, beauty and holiness endowed by people's imagination and expectations.
It is precisely because of this that I brought this Guanyin statue back as a gift to my grandma. I believe that grandma must like this national treasure sculpture very much! "
"Of course I do! As long as it is a gift from my grandson, I like it very much, no matter what kind of gift it is, not to mention such a great Guanyin sculpture!"
Grandma smiled and nodded, her face full of joy.
After saying that, grandma got up and walked to the coffee table, and began to look at the Guanyin statue carefully.
At this moment, Linlin asked curiously:
"Brother! Since this is a national treasure-level antique, it must be worth a lot of money, right? Can you tell me the specific price? I really want to know, and I believe everyone also wants to know!"
"Yes! Xiaotian, tell me the price of this Guanyin statue!"
My sister-in-law echoed, and the rest of the family also looked at Ye Tian.
There is nothing to hide, Ye Tian immediately gave the answer.
“There are not many white porcelain Guanyin statues of He Chaozong in existence. Most of them are collected in major museums or Buddhist temples. They are national treasure-level antiques and are very strictly protected.
In the antique art market, it is almost impossible to see He Chaozong's white porcelain Guanyin statue. Every time one appears, it will cause a huge sensation, attracting countless collectors and crazy pursuits.
Christie's Hong Kong once sold a white porcelain Guanyin statue of He Chaozong. It was a Guanyin crossing the sea. It was about 50 centimeters high. The hammer price was about 16 million, including commission, which was as high as 19.3 million yuan.
The size of this Guanyin statue is not as good as that one, but its artistic value is not inferior at all. The only drawback is that the maintenance condition is not as good as that one. There are some minor scratches, so the price will be slightly discounted.
Based on my understanding of the current antique market, the price of this Guanyin statue should be between 1,000 and 12,000,000 yuan. If you meet a collector who likes it, it may be even higher! "
As soon as he finished speaking, the living room exploded and screams suddenly sounded.
"Oh my God! Another national treasure worth tens of millions of dollars, it's incredible!"
“12 million yuan! Did I hear it correctly? Half a courtyard house!”
The moment the exclamation rang out, Ye Tian quickly stood up and reached out to hold his grandma's arm, lest grandma would be frightened by the price and make any mistakes!
Fortunately, grandma was in good physical condition and had strong mental endurance. She only swayed slightly and stabilized her figure.
“It is another national treasure. It seems that we must buy a strong safe or go to the bank to rent a safe! Otherwise, there will be no place to put these things. We definitely can’t just leave them at home. It would be too dangerous! "
Grandpa said with emotion. While he was happy, there was also a bit of worry in his eyes.
"You don't have to worry about this, grandpa, leave it to me. I will buy the best and strongest safe on the market tomorrow and move it home to keep it safe so that you won't be too worried to sleep.
If you are still not at ease, then rent a safe in Financial Street to store all kinds of treasures for you. It is one of the safest places in China. With this arrangement, you should feel at ease! "
Ye Tian first helped his grandma sit down, and then said to his grandpa with a smile.
Even if grandpa doesn’t mention this, it is imperative to buy a safe for your family, and every family must buy one.
Although the public security situation in Beijing is very good, and there are very few criminal cases of sliding doors and locks, but if security is not maintained, some thieves will break into the courtyard and steal.
If those naughty thieves steal a few national treasure-level antiques, the loss will be huge!
In addition to the safe, Ye Tian also plans to improve the security of this courtyard. Infrared surveillance cameras, alarm devices directly connected to the police station in the jurisdiction, etc. are all indispensable.
He is also planning to rent or buy the two houses opposite and next to it, and hire a group of professional bodyguards to keep an eye on this courtyard house 24 hours a day and secretly protect his family without disturbing his family's normal life!
For Ye Tian, it is not difficult at all to do all this, it is just a matter of spending some money. What he needs most now is that thing!
Besides, Beijing’s courtyard houses are now a rare commodity.
Buying two courtyard houses and keeping them is definitely a wise investment. It is almost certain that you will make a fortune every few years, and you will definitely not run away!
"Okay! Xiaotian, I'll leave this to you, the sooner the better! Otherwise I'm really worried!"
Grandpa nodded in response, looking much more relaxed.
Everyone's mood gradually calmed down, and the living room became much quieter. Ye Tian put the national treasure white porcelain Guanyin statue back into the sandalwood box and put it aside.
After chatting with his family for a while, he took out a small red sandalwood box from the box, put it in grandma's hand, and said with a smile:
"Grandma, these are a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets. They are made from top-quality Hetian jade seed materials. The craftsmanship is very exquisite. The jade quality is warm and delicate, like condensed fat, with excellent water head and soft look and feel.
After my identification, this should be a pair of bracelets made in the mid-Qianlong period and from the Qing Palace Manufacturing Office. It has a history of more than 200 years and is a very rare pair of antique jades.
What is even more valuable is that this pair of jade bracelets have never been buried, and there are no unlucky things like blood and blood. They have been circulated, played with, and appreciated among different owners.
People often say that ancient jade nourishes people, and playing with jade is beneficial to health and fitness! This is why I give you this pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets. I hope you will be healthy and live a long life! "
"Hey! What a good boy, grandma accepted this gift!"
Grandma caressed Ye Tian's head lovingly and smiled very happily.
"The top-grade mutton-fat jade bracelet from the palace must be very beautiful! Mom! Open the box quickly and let us open our eyes. This kind of treasure is so rare that it is rare to find it but not to ask for it!"
My sister-in-law came up and said excitedly, her eyes fixed on the red sandalwood box in grandma's hand, her eyes were extremely hot and full of envy.
My mother, second aunt, Linlin, and the little girl Chenxi all behaved in almost the same way. They all stared closely at the red sandalwood box, expecting to see the pair of top-quality mutton-fat jade bracelets inside.
As long as they are women, they are basically irresistible to sparkling treasures such as gold, jewelry, and jade. The same goes for the women in the family, no matter how big or small.
Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 824: White porcelain Guanyin statue
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The living room became quiet again. The family members looked at the trolley box placed on the floor and at Ye Tian. Everyone was very excited, their eyes full of expectation, expecting a miracle to happen again.
After taking a deep breath and calming down a little, Ye Tian squatted down again.
Immediately afterwards, he carefully took out a sandalwood box from the open trolley case on the floor and placed it gently on the coffee table.
"Grandma, this is the gift your grandson gave you. It is a white porcelain Guanyin statue. I hope you like it!"
With that said, Ye Tian opened the sandalwood box, took out the Guanyin statue and placed it in the center of the coffee table.
This series of actions is very cautious and respectful.
Although Ye Tian is a staunch materialist, does not believe in Buddhism, and has never worshiped Buddha or Bodhisattva, he still maintains a certain degree of awe for such things that represent traditional culture.
With his movements, the gift he gave to grandma was clearly displayed in front of all the family members.
This is a white porcelain Guanyin statue, about 30 centimeters high, with a white and dense body and white glaze. Guanyin is wearing a high bun and a Ruyi hairpin. The head is slightly tilted forward, the cheeks are plump, and the eyes are looking down. kindly.
The statue is in a sitting position, with its chest half uncovered, wearing a lotus pendant, wearing a long shawl with wide sleeves and smooth pleats. It holds a pure vase in its left hand and sits on a lotus throne.
You can clearly see under the light that the Guanyin statue is exquisitely carved, with smooth lines, and the glaze color is like ivory, white and pure, translucent, and glowing with bursts of precious light!
Guanyin's expression is elegant and calm, serene and self-possessed, as if she is bowing her head in meditation, or looking down at all living beings. It subtly demonstrates Guanyin's spiritual temperament of great compassion and protecting all living beings, and has a shocking appeal.
The moment this white porcelain statue was placed on the coffee table, the eyes of all the family members were firmly attracted, watching and admiring the statue intently.
Especially grandma’s eyes immediately flashed with joy, and she smiled even more heartily.
Obviously, grandma likes this Guanyin statue very much, and also likes her grandson’s thoughtfulness.
After a while, the family members just woke up.
Immediately afterwards, my sister-in-law said urgently:
"Xiaotian, tell us about this Avalokitesvara statue. We really want to know more about it. This Avalokitesvara statue is so lifelike. It gives you a feeling of compassion when you look at it. It seems to be able to purify people's souls.
One more thing, no one in our family, including your grandma, believes in Buddhism. Why did you think of sending a Guanyin statue to your grandma? Is there any special purpose in this? "
This is also a question that the others are concerned about. Everyone looks at Ye Tian, waiting for his answer.
Ye Tian chuckled and nodded, and then began to explain.
“This is a white porcelain Guanyin statue fired during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It comes from the famous Dehua kiln in Fujian, a kiln famous for its white porcelain Buddha statues. It has a very important position in the history of porcelain.
The master who sculpted this Guanyin statue is He Chaozong, known as the "first person in religious sculpture art". He is a representative figure of Dehua kiln porcelain sculpture and the most outstanding white porcelain porcelain sculpture master in history. .
His sculptural works are distinguished by the pure beauty of sculpture and the texture of glaze materials. They are as beautiful as fat jade and have strong texture. They have extremely high appreciation value, and many of them are national first-class cultural relics.
The Dehua kiln porcelain sculptures are truly world-famous and occupy an important position in the history of porcelain. It began with He Chaozong. His porcelain sculptures promoted the nationalization and secularization of Buddhism, which is of milestone significance.
This Avalokitesvara statue came from He Chaozong and has very high collection value and artistic value, no less than the 'Cross-legged Avalokitesvara' in the Palace Museum and the 'Sea-crossing Avalokitesvara' in Quanzhou.
On the back of this white porcelain Guanyin statue, there is a square seal with inscriptions, engraved with 'He Chaozong's seal', which is exactly the same as the seals of several other known sculptures of He Chaozong, there is no doubt!
I can say with absolute certainty that this white porcelain Guanyin statue of He Chaozong is definitely a national first-class cultural relic, which is what we commonly call a national treasure. It is extremely rare! "
"Ouch! Another national treasure! Is it real or fake? When did national treasures become so worthless? They appear one after another, and they all fall into your hands!"
The second uncle exclaimed and then started joking.
The rest of the family members also chuckled, their eyes full of joy.
After experiencing the impact of the national treasure Duan Inkstone in the past, everyone’s endurance has become much stronger.
Although everyone was still shocked when they heard that this was another national treasure antique, their expressions were not as exaggerated as before.
"Of course it's true! Second uncle, our country has a long history, and the first-class cultural relics are more or less! If you don't know the goods, you won't be able to recognize the national treasure even if it is in front of you.
But as a top antique art appraisal expert like your nephew and I, no matter what antique art appears in my field of vision, it can’t escape my eyes! It’s within reach!”
Ye Tian said proudly, with a very firm and confident tone.
"Ha! You guys are really not polite at all!"
My sister-in-law joked with a smile, a look of admiration flashing in her eyes.
After a few words of teasing and coughing, Ye Tian returned to the topic.
“I found this white porcelain Guanyin statue of He Chaozong in the south of the United States. It didn’t cost much. The moment I got this Guanyin statue, I decided to take it back to China and give it to my grandma as a gift.
Of course I know that my grandma does not believe in Buddhism and has no habit of praying to gods and worshiping Buddha, but I still brought this Guanyin statue back. Of course there is a reason for this.
It is undeniable that He Chaozong's sculptures have religious significance, but this is only one of them. It also represents the pinnacle of white porcelain sculpture art and is a treasure of traditional national culture.
From this perspective, this white porcelain Guanyin statue is far away from the teachings of Buddhist scriptures. She has become the embodiment of truth, goodness, beauty and holiness endowed by people's imagination and expectations.
It is precisely because of this that I brought this Guanyin statue back as a gift to my grandma. I believe that grandma must like this national treasure sculpture very much! "
"Of course I do! As long as it is a gift from my grandson, I like it very much, no matter what kind of gift it is, not to mention such a great Guanyin sculpture!"
Grandma smiled and nodded, her face full of joy.
After saying that, grandma got up and walked to the coffee table, and began to look at the Guanyin statue carefully.
At this moment, Linlin asked curiously:
"Brother! Since this is a national treasure-level antique, it must be worth a lot of money, right? Can you tell me the specific price? I really want to know, and I believe everyone also wants to know!"
"Yes! Xiaotian, tell me the price of this Guanyin statue!"
My sister-in-law echoed, and the rest of the family also looked at Ye Tian.
There is nothing to hide, Ye Tian immediately gave the answer.
“There are not many white porcelain Guanyin statues of He Chaozong in existence. Most of them are collected in major museums or Buddhist temples. They are national treasure-level antiques and are very strictly protected.
In the antique art market, it is almost impossible to see He Chaozong's white porcelain Guanyin statue. Every time one appears, it will cause a huge sensation, attracting countless collectors and crazy pursuits.
Christie's Hong Kong once sold a white porcelain Guanyin statue of He Chaozong. It was a Guanyin crossing the sea. It was about 50 centimeters high. The hammer price was about 16 million, including commission, which was as high as 19.3 million yuan.
The size of this Guanyin statue is not as good as that one, but its artistic value is not inferior at all. The only drawback is that the maintenance condition is not as good as that one. There are some minor scratches, so the price will be slightly discounted.
Based on my understanding of the current antique market, the price of this Guanyin statue should be between 1,000 and 12,000,000 yuan. If you meet a collector who likes it, it may be even higher! "
As soon as he finished speaking, the living room exploded and screams suddenly sounded.
"Oh my God! Another national treasure worth tens of millions of dollars, it's incredible!"
“12 million yuan! Did I hear it correctly? Half a courtyard house!”
The moment the exclamation rang out, Ye Tian quickly stood up and reached out to hold his grandma's arm, lest grandma would be frightened by the price and make any mistakes!
Fortunately, grandma was in good physical condition and had strong mental endurance. She only swayed slightly and stabilized her figure.
“It is another national treasure. It seems that we must buy a strong safe or go to the bank to rent a safe! Otherwise, there will be no place to put these things. We definitely can’t just leave them at home. It would be too dangerous! "
Grandpa said with emotion. While he was happy, there was also a bit of worry in his eyes.
"You don't have to worry about this, grandpa, leave it to me. I will buy the best and strongest safe on the market tomorrow and move it home to keep it safe so that you won't be too worried to sleep.
If you are still not at ease, then rent a safe in Financial Street to store all kinds of treasures for you. It is one of the safest places in China. With this arrangement, you should feel at ease! "
Ye Tian first helped his grandma sit down, and then said to his grandpa with a smile.
Even if grandpa doesn’t mention this, it is imperative to buy a safe for your family, and every family must buy one.
Although the public security situation in Beijing is very good, and there are very few criminal cases of sliding doors and locks, but if security is not maintained, some thieves will break into the courtyard and steal.
If those naughty thieves steal a few national treasure-level antiques, the loss will be huge!
In addition to the safe, Ye Tian also plans to improve the security of this courtyard. Infrared surveillance cameras, alarm devices directly connected to the police station in the jurisdiction, etc. are all indispensable.
He is also planning to rent or buy the two houses opposite and next to it, and hire a group of professional bodyguards to keep an eye on this courtyard house 24 hours a day and secretly protect his family without disturbing his family's normal life!
For Ye Tian, it is not difficult at all to do all this, it is just a matter of spending some money. What he needs most now is that thing!
Besides, Beijing’s courtyard houses are now a rare commodity.
Buying two courtyard houses and keeping them is definitely a wise investment. It is almost certain that you will make a fortune every few years, and you will definitely not run away!
"Okay! Xiaotian, I'll leave this to you, the sooner the better! Otherwise I'm really worried!"
Grandpa nodded in response, looking much more relaxed.
Everyone's mood gradually calmed down, and the living room became much quieter. Ye Tian put the national treasure white porcelain Guanyin statue back into the sandalwood box and put it aside.
After chatting with his family for a while, he took out a small red sandalwood box from the box, put it in grandma's hand, and said with a smile:
"Grandma, these are a pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets. They are made from top-quality Hetian jade seed materials. The craftsmanship is very exquisite. The jade quality is warm and delicate, like condensed fat, with excellent water head and soft look and feel.
After my identification, this should be a pair of bracelets made in the mid-Qianlong period and from the Qing Palace Manufacturing Office. It has a history of more than 200 years and is a very rare pair of antique jades.
What is even more valuable is that this pair of jade bracelets have never been buried, and there are no unlucky things like blood and blood. They have been circulated, played with, and appreciated among different owners.
People often say that ancient jade nourishes people, and playing with jade is beneficial to health and fitness! This is why I give you this pair of mutton-fat jade bracelets. I hope you will be healthy and live a long life! "
"Hey! What a good boy, grandma accepted this gift!"
Grandma caressed Ye Tian's head lovingly and smiled very happily.
"The top-grade mutton-fat jade bracelet from the palace must be very beautiful! Mom! Open the box quickly and let us open our eyes. This kind of treasure is so rare that it is rare to find it but not to ask for it!"
My sister-in-law came up and said excitedly, her eyes fixed on the red sandalwood box in grandma's hand, her eyes were extremely hot and full of envy.
My mother, second aunt, Linlin, and the little girl Chenxi all behaved in almost the same way. They all stared closely at the red sandalwood box, expecting to see the pair of top-quality mutton-fat jade bracelets inside.
As long as they are women, they are basically irresistible to sparkling treasures such as gold, jewelry, and jade. The same goes for the women in the family, no matter how big or small.