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Chapter 239 Zhu Jin Wood Carving Wan Gong Sedan

For Yang Chen.

Today's Chu-Zhe Antiques Exchange Meeting, whether it is the three antiques that the two provinces each submitted for discussion, or the predictions of the top three, there is no difficulty.

just now.

He only needs to start the subtitle system and make analysis and judgment.

Eyes locked on the audience.

Yang Chen started the system and started analysis.

soon.

Relevant information subtitles jumped out and suspended in mid-air.

Based on subtitle information.

The three antiques selected for discussion in Chunan Province are: a toothless Furong dragon fossil, a multiplication table on Qin bamboo slips, and a piece of lacquerware from the Western Han Dynasty.

And here in Zhejiang Province.

One is a Warring States crystal cup.

One is Long Kiln porcelain.

The last one is called Wan Gong Jiao.

As for the top three names given by the system, the answer is that Wan Gong Jiao from Zhejiang Province came out on top.

Get the top prize.

The toothless Hibiscus dragon from Chunan Province won the second place.

In the end, the Warring States Crystal Cup won the third prize.

In other words.

After systematic analysis and judgment, Zhejiang Province not only won the crown in this antique exchange meeting, but also occupied two places among the top three.

It can be said to be a great victory.

Seeing this answer, Yang Chen naturally disagreed.

He promised Mr. Lin.

If Chunan Province is in need, he will definitely help.

"Wangong sedan?"

Seeing these three subtitles, Yang Chen frowned.

Today in the exhibition area of Zhejiang Province, there are 50 treasures from various collectors. Yang Chen didn't seem to notice this antique.

This was the first time he heard this name.

I don't know what kind of good thing it is, but it can beat the crowd and win the crown of today's exchange meeting, becoming the number one scholar in the top three.

Could it be that I was just browsing the Zhejiang Province exhibition area and missed something?

Yang Chen raised his eyes and looked away.

Start the subtitle system and look for [Wangong Sedan] in the Zhejiang Province exhibition area.

As a result, all 50 exhibits in Zhejiang Province were searched, and nothing was found.

That's strange.

What do you mean?

Does Zhejiang Province still need to temporarily add more exhibits?

At this time.

The host on the stage, Teacher Huang, began to ask everyone to write their names and predicted answers on the cards, and then handed them to the relevant staff. When the final results came out, they would compare them to see whose prediction was the most accurate.

then.

All the guests buried their heads and began to write the prediction results on the cards.

Only Yang Chen didn't write.

because.

According to the information given by the system, it is impossible for anyone present to predict the real outcome.

It's not about luck.

It has nothing to do with antique skills.

But in the exhibition area of Zhejiang Province, there is no such ancient artifact as the "Wangong Sedan" at all.

According to the competition rules.

Both provinces selected three pieces for evaluation among the 50 antiques and cultural relics sent by their respective collectors.

and so.

No matter how awesome the boss is, no one will know about it and suddenly come out to disrupt the situation and win in the end.

soon.

All the guests finished writing their predictions.

Then handed the card to the relevant staff.

at this time.

It is to let the two provinces select the three participating antiques to participate in the top three selections.

In fact.

Before today's Chu-Zhejiang exchange meeting and the official start of the tasting activities, the two provinces had no idea about the exhibits sent by collectors from each other.

Doing so maintains suspense and anticipation.

It also ensures the fairness of the evaluation to a certain extent.

after all.

If both provinces are made aware of each other's exhibits, the sense of anticipation and suspense is reduced, and I'm afraid some collectors will use some unconventional means to evaluate the exhibits.

For example, let's say you borrowed a treasure from a certain big boss.

Or you can select a qualified collection from a certain museum to participate.

In this case, it would be boring.

Since it is a non-governmental exchange and discussion among Tibetan friends, it must comply with the requirements and rules of the exchange meeting.

otherwise.

Just compare the museums of the two provinces directly.

Why go to all this trouble?

and so.

The three antiques selected by the two provinces for the competition were unknown to the guests in advance.

And this time.

It is also a result jointly given by representatives of the antique circles in the two provinces and a group of experts who have introspected themselves, after on-site discussions and exchanges.

This side of Chunan Province.

Naturally, Mr. Lin took the lead, and then worked with Huang Ronglin, Guo Xueren, and other experts.

Plus Yang Chen.

Nine people in total.

Sit together and discuss.

The final three participating antiques were selected.

The results are consistent with those given by the system.

This side of Chunan Province.

They are the toothless Lotus dragon fossil, the multiplication table on Qin bamboo slips, and a piece of lacquerware from the Western Han Dynasty.

Some guessed it right.

Some guessed wrong.

However, this choice was unanimously approved by friends from Chunan Province.

then.

The representative of Chunan Province, Mr. Lin Shugeng, stood up and announced the result.

And over there in Zhejiang Province.

The representative of Zhejiang Province, Mr. Liu Qingshan, stood up and made a request: "Sorry, I need to add one more exhibit at a time."

"It was presented to us by a furniture collector here."

"Due to time constraints, it was not available in time."

"So I didn't go to the exhibition area."

"We temporarily found an exhibit to replace it."

"But this friend is too enthusiastic. The exhibit he sent has now arrived at the door of the hotel."

"so."

"I request that this friend's exhibit be included as one of the three antiques and cultural relics that Zhejiang Province participates in this selection."

As soon as these words came out.

The scene suddenly burst into flames.

Friends here in Zhejiang Province are naturally very surprised.

to be frank.

Before seeing the "Toothless Lotus Dragon" fossils from Chunan Province, friends from Zhejiang Province firmly believed that the antiques and cultural relics from their own side would win the crown.

But after seeing this big killer weapon.

Many people here in Zhejiang Province believe that there is nothing else on site that can surpass this fossil.

after all.

This fossil can definitely be admitted to the National Museum.

Except for the craftsmanship.

History, culture, value and characteristics are almost all available.

and so.

Predictions for the top three.

Many friends here in Zhejiang Province put [Toothless Hibiscus Dragon] objectively at the top of the list.

At this time.

When I heard Mr. Liu say that I wanted to add an exhibit temporarily, and it was also an exhibit for the competition, I naturally cheered and was extremely happy.

obviously.

This additional exhibit must be good.

Otherwise, with Mr. Liu's vision and judgment, it would be impossible to take it and embarrass him.

and so.

Friends here in Zhejiang Province naturally cheered enthusiastically and supported by 10,000 people.

But friends here in Chunan Province are not happy.

Why?

You are breaking the rules!

How can anyone read the opponent's hole cards and then play them?

disagree. Absolutely disagree.

then.

There was a burst of boos from the camp in Chunan Province, expressing their dissatisfaction and protest.

Yang Chen saw it in his eyes.

Naturally, it is clear to the chest.

obviously.

This antique was added temporarily by Mr. Liu. The so-called antique that was not sent to the exhibition in time for some reason must be the Wan Gong sedan chair that was going to win the first prize.

prior to.

When writing the prediction results, Yang Chen used his mobile phone to check [Wangong Jiao. 】

Good guy.

Do not check, I don’t know, I’m scared.

The so-called "Wangong Sedan" is actually one of the treasures of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

The scientific name is Zhujin Wood Carving Ningbo sedan chair.

The reason why it is called [Wan Gong Sedan] is because it takes at least 10,000 man-hours to make such a large sedan.

All older friends know this.

A working hour refers to a day's work by a worker.

To make such a large sedan chair, it would take one person at least more than 30 years to complete it. The [Wangong Sedan] in the Zhejiang Provincial Museum was built by more than ten workers and took more than ten years.

The treasure of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum is a red and gold-carved sedan chair from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.

Its material is of high quality, its craftsmanship is complex, its significance is extraordinary, it is full of historical imprints, and its value is immeasurable.

It is made of gold-lacquered wood carvings, with a vermilion lacquer base. From a distance, it looks magnificent and magnificent. It is better to say that it is a sedan chair than a magnificent palace.

There are multiple pavilions on the top of the car.

The sedan chair has 7 floors of pavilions and 5 main pavilions, which is called "Five Mountains Chaotian".

The surroundings are decorated with layers of red and gold carvings, and are decorated with embroidery pieces, pearls, tassels, lenses, and glass paintings. The entire sedan is splendid and dazzling.

It is said that the gold foil used to make this sedan alone amounts to 100 taels of gold.

The gold and silver embroidery, colorful tassels, glass paintings and other various craftsmanship are comparable to the phoenix chariot that the queen sits on.

And its process is very complex.

Apart from anything else, there is only one master who has been able to successfully dismantle and assemble this sedan chair for forty years.

It is an eight-lift sedan with a complete mortise and tenon structure.

Overlapping one another, like a loft in the sky, there are more than 400 figures carved on the sedan.

There are countless flowers, birds, insects and beasts.

According to information given by the Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

有24只凤凰、38条龙、54只仙鹤、37对喜鹊、46双狮子和124处石榴子、18组梅鹊图等等。

In addition, there are auspicious themes or historical figures such as heavenly officials blessing, Qilin sending children, Kuixingdian Zhuangyuan, taking the lead, Eight Immortals crossing the sea, Su Wu shepherding sheep, Jin Wushu and so on.

As well as excerpts from more than ten famous classical dramas such as "Huansha Ji", "Tianshuiguan", "Xin'anji", "Tie Gong Yuan" and "Xiu Ru Ji". .

Because of the large number of characters, it is also called the "Hundred Sons Sedan".

The largest figure is more than ten centimeters tall, while the smallest one is only 1.4 centimeters.

Also.

"Third points for carving, seven points for lacquer".

In addition to carving, wood lacquer workers also pay particular attention to the craftsmanship of grinding, scraping, filling, painting, gilding, and tracing.

It is said.

This [Wan Gong Sedan] was specially built in accordance with the customs of his hometown by a wealthy businessman from Ningbo who borrowed the surname Zhu from old Shanghai in the late Qing Dynasty in order to marry his daughter.

As soon as it came out.

It caused a sensation all over Shanghai at the time.

It is said that one time renting at that time, one had to pay at least 200 yuan.

Converted into soft girl coins, it’s about 10 yuan.

At the time, it was better than any top supercar luxury car today.

Now hundreds of years have passed.

Regardless of the craftsmanship and materials of this [Wangong Sedan], many procedures and techniques have been lost.

and so.

This [Wangong Sedan], which is comparable to the queen's phoenix chariot and like a moving, magnificent palace, has immeasurable value and cultural significance.

Selected as a [National Treasure].

It is also one of the treasures of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum.

That's right.

Here in Chunan Province, the fossil skeleton of "Toothless Furosaurus" sent by fossil collectors is indeed extraordinary.

But compared with [Wangong Sedan], there is obviously still a gap.

If Mr. Liu carries out the treasure of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum - the Wan Gong Sedan, it will be a dimensionality reduction attack, and the victory will be defeated by force!

Why?

No equality!

The rules were agreed before, and they were all gifts from Tibetan friends in the two provinces.

And it must have local characteristics and culture.

You just temporarily added exhibits to participate in the competition, but you actually transferred the goods from the Zhejiang Provincial Museum?

Is this more than excessive?

Just don't show off your face.

If you do this, will there be no museum in Chunan Province?

Would you like to invite Grandma Xin Zhui out and sit in your sedan chair?

Is it your [Wan Gong Jiao] that is awesome, or is Grandma Xin Zhui even more unreasonable?

and so.

just now.

Yang Chen also expressed firm opposition.

but.

Although the protests from Chunan Province were very strong, Mr. Liu's request was approved after joint research and deliberation between two officials and three national-level judges.

Because here in Zhejiang Province, there was indeed an exhibit that could not be exhibited in time for some reason.

Mr. Liu urgently transferred one item to make up the number.

just now.

The exhibit that was unable to be present for some reason rushed over.

Therefore, Mr. Liu's request does not break the rules.

Hear this resolution.

The Zhejiang Province side naturally cheered and cheered with great joy.

On the Chunan Province side, the boos were of course even louder.

but.

Accept it or not.

Mr. Liu's request was approved and it has become a fact.

Therefore, everyone present was waiting to see what this treasure from Zhejiang Province could not participate in the exhibition in time for some reason, but arrived at the critical moment.

Soon.

In an atmosphere of eager anticipation.

Mr. Liu's temporary additional exhibition area finally arrived.

And as soon as it appears.

In the nearly 3,000-square-meter conference room of the St. Regis Hotel, everyone, whether Chunan or Zhejiang, novice or expert, almost all said in unison, couldn't help but burst out with a huge exclamation at the same time.

"Wow~"

I saw everyone standing up.

His eyes were extremely fiery.

His eyes sparkled with gold.

That's right.

Eight strong men in traditional costumes, with well-trained and uniform steps, carried the resplendent and blinding [Ningbo Palanquin with Zhujin Wooden Carvings], like a radiant queen, to the scene. .

As soon as it appears.

In the two exhibition areas of Chu and Zhejiang, 100 carefully selected antiques and cultural relics were instantly eclipsed.

It's like the biggest star on the red carpet.

All lights.

All eyes.

All focus.

All gathered around it.

It is dignified, grand, exquisite, dazzling and ingenious.

Everyone held their breath.

A look of shock.

Until eight bearers placed the [Wangong Sedan] steadily in the center of the stage.

The scene burst into applause.