Jin Yongshun felt like he was going crazy. You said that the treasure he finally found had problems and was not practical.
As a result, I got a bowl of hot water for myself.
This is an antique. Who would really use it as a rice bowl to hold rice?
But Zhang Junping is his big customer, and most of the treasures he finds are sold to Zhang Junping. This is mainly because Zhang Junping is generous and rarely bargains.
Therefore, no matter how dissatisfied I feel, I can only keep my smile on my face and say, "Master Zhang, you are being humble. If you don't understand, then I can't even be considered a layman."
"You're welcome, Mr. Jin. I really don't know much about antiques, including porcelain.
However, I know one thing: the Ming Dynasty was different from the Qing Dynasty. Except for sacrificial vessels and appreciation vessels, the porcelain of the Ming Dynasty was all about practicality.
Porcelain after the third dynasty of the Qing Dynasty basically no longer pursues practicality. After these exquisite porcelains are fired, they are used by dignitaries, including you, the emperor's relatives, to enjoy them.
But it was different in the Ming Dynasty. The porcelain of the Ming Dynasty, such as this large bowl, was really used to hold soup and rice."
"Master Zhang, are you talking about these things..." Jin Yongshun was not stupid. Hearing Zhang Junping's words, he immediately understood and asked with a pale face.
"I don't know whether the things are genuine or not. I also know that these porcelains are neither sacrificial vessels nor ornamental vessels, but porcelain used in daily life.
Then there is a problem, it is not practical." After going around in a circle, Zhang Junping brought the topic back.
"Do you know 501 porcelain?"
"You mean Mao porcelain?"
"right!
Mao porcelain is the same as your porcelain, it is also very thin, it can be said to be as thin as paper, but Mao porcelain considers practicality, so it is very thin, but it is definitely not hot to the touch."
Jin Yongshun has never seen Mao Porcelain, but he heard rumors that it seems like this. Mao Porcelain is as thin as paper, sounds like a chime, and also has the function of thermal insulation.
"Then why did the porcelain of the Qing Dynasty not consider practicality?"
"Master Jin, what do you think?" Zhang Junping asked with a smile.
These cultural toys in Beijing's Forty-Nine City, such as walnuts, grasshopper gourds, and bird cages, were not carried forward in the hands of these Eight Banners disciples.
The children of the Eight Banners would definitely do something like this when three gourds fell on fifty acres of land.
When a kiln of porcelain is fired, only the most exquisite ones are selected, and the rest are smashed. This is all done by the disciples of the Eight Banners.
Not only porcelain, but also furniture. The furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties can very well reflect the differences between the Ming and Qing dynasties. One pursues simplicity and practicality, while the other pursues luxurious decoration.
The leader was Emperor Qianlong.
Jin Yongshun is also aware of the virtues of his ancestors, including his father, who have fallen into disrepair and are still pompous and particular.
"Oh! I didn't expect that after hunting geese all day long, a goose pecked me in the eye today.
At that time, I was a little embarrassed, how could such exquisite porcelain appear in so many places all at once and be so well preserved?" Jin Yongshun sighed.
"Actually, if you look at it from another angle, these porcelains are quite good. At least they are very beautiful in shape and color.
It should be an old imitation!
At the very least, it is an old imitation from the Republic of China period. If you ask an expert to study it, it may be a Qing Dynasty imitation.
Still worth some money.
Anyway, you are not short of money now, so keep it! There will still be room for appreciation in the future." Zhang Junping comforted him with a smile.
The reason why Zhang Junping dared to say that these porcelains were old imitations was because it was only the 1980s and there was no market for those counterfeit goods.
It can be said that the production cost of counterfeiting may be higher than the price of fine porcelain sold in cultural relics stores.
It was not until the late 1980s and 1990s that the antique counterfeiting industry began to recover.
Therefore, in the early 1980s, you could buy antiques with your eyes closed, as long as the price was not too high, you didn’t have to worry about losing money.
Even if it is a fake, it is still an imitation at the end. If it is kept for more than ten or twenty years, it can be doubled ten or twenty times.
"Master Zhang, how can I, who comes from a small family and small business, compare with you?
To tell you the truth, I only have a few hundred yuan left in my pocket right now. If I have this money in my hand, I will have to drink the northwest wind." Jin Yongshun cried out "poor" with a bitter look on his face.
"Haha!" Zhang Junping chuckled twice, picked up the teacup and sipped the tea slowly, refusing to answer Jin Yongshun's words.
You only have a few hundred dollars in your pocket, who are you trying to fool?
Jin Yongshun just took away millions from Zhang Junping.
If Jin Yongshun really spent all one million, then he definitely has something good in his hands.
If you have good stuff, don't show it. Instead, you use these junk stuff to fool people, hoping that you will be taken advantage of.
Zhang Junping could only say that he was looking in the wrong place.
"Master Zhang, why don't you just give me something so that I can have something to eat." Seeing that Zhang Junping didn't answer, Jin Yongshun simply made it clear.
"Master Jin, I'm so sorry. I really can't help you here. I just recently got a piece of land in Jinsong and am building a factory and dormitory. I really don't have any money left to accept your goods.
Otherwise, why don't you go look elsewhere? Or go to the cultural relics store and ask?" Zhang Junping shook his head and refused.
"Yes, Mr. Zhang, I still have a few antiques at home, which were left by the old man.
I'll go back and get it, can you take a look?" Jin Yongshun begged for a while, but seeing that Zhang Junping still refused to let go, he had no choice but to say goodbye and leave.
"Master Jin, you are really forcing me!
Unlike you, I go in and out.
I'm just a bit crazy, I can only get in and out, but when I see something in the photo, I can't help but want to buy it.
No matter how big your business is, you can't bear such trouble." Zhang Junping shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Come on, if Master Jin has something good, just bring it over.
Who made us familiar?
I tried to find a way to fight against each other and collect money.
I’ll keep these things too so that you don’t have to work in vain. I’ll give you two hundred dollars.
For other things, let’s discuss the price after we see them.”
The prerequisite for Zhang Junping to accept these things is that Jin Yongshun must have something good in his hands.
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang! Mr. Zhang, you are more particular. I will go home and get something." Jin Yongshun happily bowed to Zhang Junping and turned around to go home to get something.
Jin Yongshun has indeed collected a lot of good things recently, and the money has really been spent.
I originally wanted to make a fortune from Zhang Junping with these blue and white porcelains, and then continue to receive goods.
As a result, unexpectedly, the item was wrong and almost fell into my hand.
In order to continue to receive goods later, even if Zhang Junping did not accept these items, Jin Yongshun would have to bring out other items.
As for Zhang Junping, it can be regarded as a favor to him. Anyway, these things only cost a few yuan a piece, so you won't suffer any loss when you buy them.
Jin Yongshun came back very quickly. Jin Yongshun came back just after Zhang Junping painted two paintings.
"Master Zhang, this painting of yours can definitely be regarded as the work of everyone.
Do you think this will work? I don’t want to pay for the blue and white porcelain just now. There are some tips for collecting things in the box, so I’ll give you the box as well.
As for me, I will shamelessly ask you for a piece of calligraphy!"