"Brother Qing, what is this?!" Lin Haitao said in surprise. Before that, he had never noticed the thing quietly placed in the corner of the wall. It was gray, inconspicuous, and
It's hard for people to notice...
"It's an old thing! A rare antique!" He Qing said loudly.
"Young man, you...you said that thing is valuable?! Can it be used to treat my daughter's illness?!" Teacher Liang couldn't believe her ears and asked in a trembling voice with excitement.
"Yes, the money from the sale should be able to support your daughter's medical expenses. At least she doesn't have to worry about the current treatment expenses." He Qing nodded solemnly and replied.
"Isn't that just an ordinary clay sculpture? Why is it so valuable?" Teacher Liang still couldn't believe it. That thing had been in their home for so long, but he had never thought about it. He thought it was just an ordinary thing.
, giving it to others for nothing would be dirty to others, let alone selling it for a large sum of money.
Suddenly learning this situation from He Qing's mouth, he was naturally surprised, happy and excited.
"Teacher Liang, you are right. It is essentially a clay sculpture. After all, it is made of clay. In fact, many precious works of art are made of clay, such as ceramics." He Qing explained.
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"Brother Qing, what on earth is that thing?" Lin Haitao asked. He was very curious, because looking left and right, he really couldn't see what was so interesting about that thing. It was weird in shape, monotonous in color, and had no artwork at all.
It looks beautiful, but there is a thick layer of patina left on the surface of the thing and the thing. It does look like an antique that is quite old.
He Qing smiled slightly and said: "This thing is actually very common. We saw it just now."
"We met just now? Where?" Lin Haitao asked puzzledly.
He Qing looked at Master Ding and Mr. Xue, who were standing aside with expressions of surprise, and said, "I saw it in Master Ding's shop, and I just saw it at Mr. Xue's house."
"Ah?!" As soon as these words came out, Lin Haitao and Master Ding looked at each other, not knowing why.
But Lin Haitao quickly thought of something and said: "Is it a purple clay pot?! Is this a purple clay pot?!"
"If you look carefully, you should recognize the texture of that clay sculpture." He Qing did not answer directly, but said seriously, "Teacher Liang, can we move this thing outside? The light here is a bit dark.
, can’t see clearly.”
"Of course!" Teacher Liang nodded and agreed without hesitation, so he personally moved the thing out. The thing was heavy, like a strange-shaped stone bench.
He Qing and Lin Haitao also followed out. The things were now moved out, and Lin Haitao and the others could see clearly.
"It does resemble the texture of purple sand." After seeing it clearly, Lin Haitao nodded.
He Qing said: "Well, yes. This thing has been there for a long time and has not been maintained. The surface is covered with dust, so it looks a little inferior."
"Xiao He, is this really made of purple sand?!" Master Ding asked doubtfully.
He Qing nodded vigorously and replied: "Yes, Master Ding. Not only is this made of purple clay, but it is also a purple clay pot, a very old purple clay pot!"
"Purple clay pot?! How can this be a purple clay pot?!" Lin Haitao said in confusion.
He Qing knelt down and stared at the huge purple clay pot intently.
After a while, he pointed to the thing and said to Lin Haitao: "Haitao, take a closer look. What do you think the shape of this thing looks like?"
Lin Haitao also squatted down, looked around and said: "At first glance, it looks like a strange tree stump, but if you look closely, it's hard to tell."
He Qing nodded and said: "Its shape is indeed related to trees, but it is not an ordinary tree stump, but a tree gall. You should know what a 'tree gall' is, right?"
Lin Haitao said: "Of course you know, gall wood is shadow wood. Many ancient furniture are made of gall wood."
"Yeah, almost." He Qing nodded slightly and said, "'Tree galls' are tumors formed by local cell proliferation in trees due to stimulation by fungi or pests, because they are natural growth forms and come in various shapes.
It is a wonder, so many works of art are made based on it, and the 'Tree Gall Pot' is one of them. The ornament in front of us is a purple clay tree gall pot, which is actually very beautiful. The more you look at it, the more peculiar and flavorful it becomes."
"That's it!" Lin Haitao suddenly realized, "Brother Qing, you are right, this thing has a weird and interesting shape, but there is too much dust on it, so you can't see it clearly."
He Qing nodded and said: "Yes, it is full of dust and affects the appearance. Teacher Liang, can you clean it?"
"Okay! What do you think is the best way to wash it?" Teacher Liang agreed quickly.
He Qing said: "Just rinse it with clean water. Don't use brushes and cleaning balls, which may damage its surface."
"Yes, I understand." Teacher Liang nodded politely, then he picked up the strange teapot and went to clean it under the tap.
After a while, he turned around and came back. The thing had been washed clean and regained some of its charm.
"Young man, I've washed this thing. Take a look." Teacher Liang came over and carefully placed the thing on a table for He Qing and the others to appreciate.
"Haitao, Master Ding, look at it now, does it look like a typical purple clay?" He Qing said with a smile.
"Indeed, this is purple sand!" Master Ding nodded solemnly.
Lin Haitao was also surprised and said: "I can see it clearly now. It looks like the texture of a purple clay pot, but is this a pot? Is it empty inside?"
"Yes!" He Qing said, "There is room for tea. Look, this is the handle."
As he spoke, he stretched out his hand, gently grabbed a small raised part on the purple sand clay sculpture, and then rotated it in one direction. It turned out that the thing was not fixed and could twist.
Immediately, something even more surprising happened. The flat part on the top opened a small opening automatically.
"Did you see it?" He Qing explained, "This pot is not an ordinary tree gall pot. It is controlled by a message agency, and the tea is poured in from there."
"Where do you pour the tea from?" Lin Haitao widened his eyes slightly and asked in surprise.
He Qing said: "After the knob at one end of the handle returns to its original position, then rotate it 360 degrees in the other direction and you should be able to pour tea."
Then he adjusted the knob and tried it. Sure enough, a small opening opened at the other end.
"It's incredible!" Lin Haitao said in amazement, "I didn't expect that this thing has another dimension, which is 'hidden'! Brother Qing, how did you know? You are so amazing that we didn't find this thing, and you
But he knows it well!”
He Qing shook his head and said, "I just met him by chance, so I'm relatively familiar with him."
Of course he had seen it, but he had glimpsed its "previous life and present life" through supernatural powers without knowing it, so he naturally had a thorough understanding of the basic information of the thing and how to use it.
"Young man, how much is this thing worth?" Teacher Liang asked suddenly and urgently.
Of course he was very concerned about this issue, because He Qing's words suddenly made him see a great hope. It was like a dream. He just hoped that this dream would not be shattered.
With money, he can treat his daughter. Now his daughter's condition is getting worse and she needs to invest in treatment. However, the expensive surgery fees and other medical expenses are beyond their current financial situation, so they have to give up the advanced treatment plan.
Carry out the most conservative treatment.
He Qing shook his head and said: "Mr. Liang, to be honest, I don't know this very well, but one thing is for sure. This thing is worth a lot of money. The most conservative estimate is that it should be sold for hundreds of thousands."
"Hundreds of thousands?!"
When he heard his answer, not only Teacher Liang was shocked, but Master Ding and Mr. Xue could not help but widen their eyes in disbelief.
The old purple clay teapot that Mr.
Hundreds of thousands, which is undoubtedly an astronomical figure for ordinary people, but in the eyes of Teacher Liang, who is struggling to raise money for his daughter's treatment, it is an unattainable sum.
"Young man, you...don't scare me...is this thing really worth so much money?" Teacher Liang couldn't help laughing, and his voice trembled with excitement.
Hundreds of thousands, he never dared to dream. If he really had that much money, he could treat his daughter properly. In that case, his daughter would not just sit here and suffer from the disease. Maybe he could be cured.
good.
"I didn't scare you, I told the truth." He Qing replied solemnly.
"Old Liang, you should be happy!" Mr. Xue said loudly, "This Xiao He is not an ordinary person. He is an appraisal expert in the antique shop. He can identify things accurately at first glance, and he can never be wrong!"
He praised He Qing greatly.
Teacher Liang nodded repeatedly and said: "I know, I just can't believe this fact. You said that something I have stored at home for so many years is actually a treasure!"
Master Ding also smiled and chatted: "Mr. Liang, that's what antiques are like. In the eyes of some people, an item is a treasure, but in the eyes of others, it may be worthless and useless.
Things that are useful. Experts are indeed experts. If it were an ordinary person, they would not be able to find it. I have been playing with purple clay teapots for so many years, but I didn’t figure it out for a long time, but Xiao He identified it at a glance!"
While they were comforting Teacher Liang, they were full of praise for He Qing's eyesight.
"Teacher Liang, there are hundreds of thousands, let's start at 300,000, this is the lowest price." He Qing said, "If you buy it at an auction house, and you get a good time, the price will be hard to estimate.
Ah, it’s possible to have more. I’m curious, how did you get this thing?”
He casually asked about the origin of that very special purple clay pot. In fact, he knew something about it, but that was just a quick glance, and he couldn't determine many details.
"That thing was not mine originally." Teacher Liang pondered for a moment, as if he was lost in memories, and then said in detail, "Many years ago, at that time, the cultural revolution was in progress.
Fourth, in the old movement, there was a teacher who was also a scholar and a writer. Because he was making a lot of noise at that time, he was regarded as a feudal die-hard and was tracked down by the Red Guards, so he
He hid with me from the south and stayed here for two years. He didn't go back until things calmed down. When he came, he brought a lot of things, including books, calligraphy and paintings, and other important things. This purple sand
The pot belongs to him, as well as some other trivial things. I originally told him to come and get them, but he said he didn't want them anymore and gave me all the valuable ones."
He Qing asked: "Didn't he explain the situation of this purple clay pot?"
"No." Teacher Liang shook his head and said, "He fell ill not long after he returned, and later died of illness. I couldn't contact him even if I wanted to."
He Qing nodded and said: "That's right. According to what Teacher Liang said, there is evidence for this purple clay teapot. That teacher must be a collector and has collected many good things. This purple clay teapot is
One of them. Teacher Liang, congratulations, you
That friend left you a good thing. You helped him for two years. In the end, he didn't let your help go in vain. He left such a precious thing so that you could exchange it for the medical expenses for your daughter's treatment.
, I’m grateful. Good people are rewarded!”
"I really didn't expect it!" Teacher Liang said still very excitedly, "But young man, this all depends on your guidance. If you hadn't helped me figure it out, none of us would have discovered it."
He Qing shook his head and said: "You're welcome, it's just a little effort."
"Brother Qing, when did this purple clay pot come from? Qing Dynasty? Ming Dynasty? Or some other time?" Lin Haitao asked later.
He Qing replied: "It's from the Ming Dynasty, very old. This kind of thing is not common, and it is difficult to see it at auction, so there is no specific transaction record. The price can be high or low. It all depends on the auction situation. Mine
The valuation is the one just mentioned.”
"From the Ming Dynasty? So old?!" Lin Haitao said in surprise, "Then was it made by a famous master?"
Purple clay teapots are actually not expensive. New products on the market now generally cost about one hundred yuan each. However, if they are works by famous artists, they are difficult to estimate. The auction prices of purple clay teapots made by top masters have exceeded tens of millions.
Very amazing.
He Qing said: "It is a 'spring pot' and was made by a famous master in the Ming Dynasty. Master Ding, you should have heard of the 'spring pot', right?"
Master Ding nodded and said, "Yes, I have heard of it, but I haven't done any research. I have only seen modern imitations, but never the genuine 'Spring Pot'."
He Qingyuan said: "It is indeed rare. The spring pot is a tree gall pot, which is a special purple clay pot. The spring pot was made in Zhengde of the Ming Dynasty. During the Jiajing period, Jiangsu and Suyi, famous artists made spring pots.
The pot he made. It is said that his surname was Gong and his given name was Chun. Gongchun was the scholar of an official. When Gongchun accompanied his master to study at Jinsha Temple in Yixing, an old monk in the temple was very good at making purple clay pots, so Gongchun secretly learned it.
Later, he used the clay that the old monk had washed his hands and settled at the bottom of the vat to make a pot in the shape of the galls of the big ginkgo tree next to the Jinsha Temple, which is also the shape of the tree galls, and carved the patterns on the galls. After firing,
This pot is very simple and cute, so this kind of purple clay pot that imitates the natural form suddenly became famous, and people called it a spring pot. Teacher Liang's 'spring pot' can be said to be a top-notch one!" (To be completed.)